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quitclaim deed :: legal definition


Quitclaim deed - n. a real property deed which transfers (conveys) only that interest in the property in which the grantor has title. Commonly used in transfers of title or interests in title, quitclaims are often made to family members, divorcing spouses, or in other transactions between people well-known to each other. Quitclaim deeds are also used to clear up questions of full title when a person has a possible but unknown interest in the property. Grant deeds and warranty deeds guarantee (warrant) that the grantor has full title to the property or the interest the deed states is being conveyed, but quitclaim deeds do not warrant good title.

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defective title :: n. an apparent title to real property which fails ... so: chain of title defect defective
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foreclosure sale :: n. the actual forced sale of real property at a pu ... dicial sale mortgage sheriff's sale
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grant :: v. to transfer real property from a title holder ( ... deed grantee grantor quitclaim deed
grant deed :: n. the document which transfers title to real prop ... rant grantee grantor quitclaim deed
grantor-grantee index :: n. a set of books and/or computerized lists found ... ument in tracking a chain of title.
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laches :: n. the legal doctrine that a legal right or claim ... , breach of contract, fraud, etc.).
lease :: 1) n. a written agreement in which the owner of pr ... triple net lease unlawful detainer
license :: 1) n. governmental permission to perform a particu ... eement. See also: licensee licensor
lien :: n. any official claim or charge against property o ... ord's lien mechanic's lien mortgage
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mortgage :: n. a document in which the owner pledges his/her/i ... losure notice of default trust deed
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record :: 1) v. (ree-cored) to put a document into the offic ... eeding race to the courthouse trial
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restraint on alienation :: n. an attempt in a deed or will to prevent the sal ... enant rule against perpetuities use
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resulting trust :: n. a trust implied by law (as determined by a cour ... See also: constructive trust trust
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title report :: n. the written analysis of the status of title to ... lso: abstract title title insurance
title search :: n. the examination of county records for the prope ... e escrow lien title title insurance
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use :: n. the right to enjoy the benefits of real propert ... ay it is only of academic interest.
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