Witness my hand the date above given.
A.B. Justice of the Peace.
Quit Claim Deed--Another Form
This indenture, made this ___ day of ______, in the year of our Lord, 19, between ______, of the first part, and ______, of the second part, witnesseth: That the said part__ of the first part, in consideration of the sum of ______ dollars, to ______, in hand paid by the said part__ of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby confessed and acknowledged, ha__ bargained, sold, remised, and quitclaimed, and by these presents do__ bargain, sell, remise, and quitclaim unto the said part__ of the second part ______ and to ______, heirs and assigns forever, all ______ together with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging, or in anywise appertaining, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof, and all the estate, right, title, interest, claim, and demand whatsoever, of the said part__ of the first part, either in law or equity, of, in, and to the above-bargained premises, with the said hereditaments and appurtenances, to have and to hold the said ______ to the said part__ of the second part, ______ heirs and assigns, to the sole and only proper benefit and behoof of the said part__ of the second part, _______ heirs and assigns forever.
In witness whereof, the part___ of the first part ha__ hereunto set ______ hand __ and seal ___, the day and year first above written.
Sealed and delivered in the presence of (Acknowledgment clause.)
Quit Claim Deed--Short Form
In consideration of $100, to me in hand paid by C.D., I, A.B., hereby sell, grant, release, and quitclaim to said C.D., that certain lot (here insert description). To have and to hold the said released premises unto the said C.D., and his heirs and assigns forever.
Witness my hand and seal, this ___ day of ______, 19_. (Acknowledgment clause.)
A.B. (L.S.)
Mortgage
Know all men by these presents, that _______ and ______, husband and wife, in consideration of the sum of $______, to us in hand paid, do hereby grant, bargain, sell, and convey to ______ of ______, the following described real estate, to-wit: (describe premises). Together with all the tenements and appurtenances thereunto belonging. And we do hereby covenant with said _______ that we are lawfully seized of said premises; and we will warrant and defend, the same against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
Provided, however, and these presents are upon this express condition. That whereas _______ on the __ day of ______, 19, executed and delivered to ______ promissory notes, as follows: The first of said notes for the sum of $______, with interest from date, is due and payable ______, 19, and the second of said notes for the sum of $______ with interest from date, is due and payable on the __ day of ______, 19. Now if said _______ shall pay said notes and interest thereon, when they shall become due, then this conveyance shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in force and effect.
In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands this _______ day of ______, 19_.
In presence of _______ ______ _______
Acknowledgment as to deed.
Mortgage with Power of Sale
This Indenture, made the ___ day of ______ in the year ______ between ______ (name, residence, and occupation of mortgagor) party of the first part, and _______ (name, residence, and occupation of mortgagee) party of the second part, Witnesseth: That the said party of the first part, in consideration of the sum of (the amount of the debt) to him duly paid before the delivery hereof, has bargained and sold, and by these presents does grant and convey to the said party of the second part, and his heirs and assigns forever, all (here describe the premises minutely and accurately) with the appurtenances, and all the estate, right, and title, and interest of the said party of the first part therein.
This grant is intended as a security for the payment of (here describe the debt) which payments, if duly made, will render this conveyance void. And if default shall be made in the payment of the principal or interest above mentioned, then the said party of the second part, or his executors, administrators, or assigns, are hereby authorized to sell the premises above granted, or so much thereof as will be necessary to satisfy the amount then due with the costs and expenses allowed by law.
In witness whereof, the said party of the first part has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
(Signature) (Seal)
Sealed and delivered in the presence of STATE OF } COUNTY OF } SS.
On the ___ day of ______ in the year one thousand nine hundred and _______ before me personally came (name of mortgagor) who is known to me to be the individual described in, and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same, as his free act and deed.
Chattel Mortgage with Power of Sale
Know all men by these presents, that I, A.B., in consideration of the sum of $________ paid by C.D., have bargained and sold, and by these presents do hereby sell and convey to said C.D. the following goods, and chattels, to-wit: (describe the articles mortgaged, or refer to them as the goods and chattels mentioned in the schedule hereto annexed), and which is now in my possession.
Whereas, the said A.B. is justly indebted to C.D. in the sum of $_______, payable on the __ day of ______, 19, with interest at ten per cent from the __ day of ______, 19_ (upon a promissory note of even date herewith, or for goods sold and delivered).
Now the condition of the above obligation is such that if the said A.B. shall well and truly pay said C.D. said sum of money and interest when the same shall become due, then this conveyance shall be void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. It is also agreed that said A.B. may retain possession of the said mortgaged property until said debt becomes due. But if default be made in the payment of said sum or any part thereof, the said C.D. and his assigns are hereby authorized to sell said goods and chattels, or so much thereof as will be necessary to satisfy the amount then due, together with the costs and expenses incurred by reason of said default.
(Signed) A.B. In the presence of E.F.
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