Part 30

Agreement for Building

This agreement, entered into this ___ day of ______, 19_, between A.B. and C.D. witnesseth: That the said A.B. hereby agrees with the said C.D. to erect for him on (describe land) a (dwelling-house) in conformity with the drawing and detailed specifications of one E.F., architect, the work to be performed in a substantial and workmanlike manner, and with the best materials of their respective kinds, the same to be furnished, together with all things necessary to erect and complete said building, at the cost and expense of the said A.B., payments to be made as follows: (specify terms) upon the certificate of the architect, provided that said estimates shall not at any time before the completion of said building exceed the basis of 85 per cent of the value of the work so executed.

And the said C.D. hereby agrees with said A.B. to pay to him the sum of $_______ for the erection and completion of said building in the manner aforesaid, (monthly) estimates to be made by said E.F., architect, of the amount then due to said A.B. thereon, upon the presentation of which estimate said C.D. agrees to pay 85 per cent of the same, the remaining 15 per cent to be retained until the completion of said building. And on the completion of said work in the manner aforesaid to the satisfaction of said architect, and upon the presentation of his certificate to that effect, said C.D. agrees to pay said A.B. the balance remaining unpaid on said contract, including the fifteen per cent retained until the completion of the work. The said A.B. further agrees to complete said building as aforesaid and deliver the same to said C.D. on or before the __ day of ______, 19_.

In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands this ___ day of ______, 19_.

A.B. C.D.

Claim of Lien by Workman of Sub-Contractor

A.B. to C.D., Dr.

June 1st, 19_. To twenty-five days' labor at carpenter work, at $5 per day, upon the dwelling-house situated on lot B in block 350, in the city ______, ______ county, ______, which services were rendered on and before the 1st day of June, 19_, and then payable.

(Signed) C.D.

Agreement for Work and Labor

This agreement, entered into this ___ day of ______, 19, by and between A.B. and C.D., witnesseth: That the said A.B. agrees faithfully to labor for C.D. for the term of (six) months from the first day of ______, 19, at farm labor, on the farm of said C.D., in ______ county, and to perform such other services as may be reasonable and just, for which services said C.D. agrees to pay said A.B. the sum of $______ per month (on the __ day of ______, 19_.)

In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands this ___ day of ______, 19_.

A.B. C.D.

Bond to Perform a Contract

Know all men by these presents, that, we A.B., as principal, and C.D., as surety, are held and firmly bound unto E.F., in the sum of $________, for the payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves jointly and severally by these presents.

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.

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 assigns (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 assigns 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 assigns, 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.)

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 title 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 ________