Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman Part 18

Dated this ____ day of ________, 19__.

Whereas, said A.B. had, by an agreement of this date, contracted in writing with said E.F. to (here describe the contract).

Now, therefore, the condition of this obligation is such that if the said A.B. shall do and perform all the stipulations and agreements contained in said written contract then this obligation to be null and void. Otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands this ____ day of ________, 19__.

A.B.

C.D.

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Bill of Sale

Know all men by these presents, that ________, of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of ________, lawful money of the United States, to ________ in hand paid, at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents by ________, of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, ha____ bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant and convey, unto the said part ________ of the second part, ________ executors, administrators, and a.s.signs (description of property; or if detailed description is contained in schedule annexed, say, the goods and chattels particularly described in a schedule hereunto annexed and made a part of this instrument), to have and to hold the same unto the said part ________ of the second part, ________ executors, administrators, and a.s.signs forever. And ________ do____ for ________ heirs, executors, administrators, covenant and agree, to and with the said part ________ of the second part, to warrant and defend the sale of the said property ________ hereby sold unto the said part ________ of the second part, ________ ________ executors, administrators, and a.s.signs, against all and every person and persons whomsoever.

In witness whereof, ________ have hereunto set ________ hand ________ and seal ________ the ____ day of ________ in the year one thousand nine hundred and ________.

Sealed and delivered in the presence of (Acknowledgment clause.)

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Bill of Sale--Shorter Form

Know all men by these presents, that I ________ of the county of ________, in the state of ________, do hereby bargain, sell, and convey to said ________, the following described personal property now belonging to me, to-wit: (describe in detail). And I hereby covenant with said ________ ________, to warrant the t.i.tle of said property to said ________ against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this ____ day of ________, 19__.

(Signed) In the presence of ________

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Warranty Deed

Know all men by these presents, that we ________, and ________, husband and wife, in consideration of the sum of $________, in hand paid, do hereby grant, bargain, sell, and convey to ________, of ________ county, ________, the following described real estate situate in the county of ________, and state of Iowa, to-wit: (describe premises), to have and to hold to his heirs and a.s.signs forever.

Together with all the tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances thereto belonging. And we hereby covenant with said ________ that we are lawfully seized of said premises; that they are free from inc.u.mbrances; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell the same, and we covenant to warrant and defend the same against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said ________, hereby relinquishes her right of dower in said premises.

In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands this ____ day of ________, 19__.

In presence of ________ ________ ________

State of ________} ________ County. }

On this ____ day of ________, 19__, before me, a justice of the peace in and for said county, personally came the above named ________, who are known to me to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above deed as grantors, and severally acknowledge the instrument to be their voluntary act, and deed.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year above written.

A.B.

Justice of the Peace.

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Warranty Deed in Common Use in New England

Know all men by these presents, that I, (the grantor) of (residence, town or city, county and state), (occupation), in consideration of (the amount paid) to me paid by (here name the grantee or purchaser, giving in like manner his residence and occupation), the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby give, grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the said (name the grantee, and then describe the premises granted, minutely and accurately):--

To have and to hold the above-granted premises, to the said (name the grantee), his (hers or their) heirs and a.s.signs, to his (or her or their) use and behoof forever. And then, the said (name the grantor), for (myself) and (my) heirs, executors, and administrators, do covenant with the said (name of the grantee), and with his heirs and a.s.signs, that I am lawfully seized in fee simple of the aforegranted premises; that they are free from all inc.u.mbrances (if there be any inc.u.mbrances, as a mortgage or lien, or right of way, or drain, or air, or light, say excepting, and then describe the inc.u.mbrance), that I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said (name of the grantee), and his (or her) heirs and a.s.signs forever as aforesaid; and that I will, and my heirs, executors, and administrators shall, warrant and defend the same to the said (name of the grantee), and his heirs and a.s.signs forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons.

In witness whereof, I the said (name of the grantor) and (name of his wife), wife of said grantor, in token of her release of all right and t.i.tle of or to dower in the granted premises, have hereunto set our hands and seals this ____ day of ________ in the year of our Lord ________

(Signature) (Seal)

Signed, Sealed, and Delivered in the Presence of

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Deed of Indenture--Short Form

This indenture, made the ____ day of ________, 19__, between ________ (insert occupation and residence), of the first part, and ________ (insert occupation and residence), of the second part,

Witnesseth: That the said part____ of the first part, in consideration of ________ dollars, lawful money of the United States, paid by the part____ of the second part, do ____ hereby grant and release unto the said part____ of the second part, ____h____ heirs and a.s.signs forever (description of land). Together with the appurtenances and all the estate and rights of the part____ of the first part in and to said premises.

To have and to hold the above-granted premises unto the said part____ of the second part, ____h____ heirs and a.s.signs forever.

And that said part____ of the first part do____ covenant with said part____ of the second part, as follows:

That the part____ of the first part will forever warrant the t.i.tle to said premises.

In witness whereof, the said part____ of the first part ha____ hereunto set ____h____ hand ____ and seal ____, the day and year first above written.

In the presence of (Acknowledgment clause.)

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Quit Claim Deed

Know all men by these presents, that we, ________ and ________, husband and wife, in consideration of the sum of $________, in hand paid, do hereby sell and quit claim to ________ all our right, t.i.tle and interest in and to the following described real estate, situate in the county of ________, and state of ________, to-wit: (describe premises) to have and to hold the above described premises to the said ________, and his heirs and a.s.signs forever.

In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands this ________ day of ________, 19__.

In presence of ________ ________ ________

State of ________} ________ County. }