Descriptions in Conveyances

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Abstract

Few of the general public realize how much trouble people pile up for themselves and others by having, in the interest of economy, deeds ,and other legal documents drawn up by unskilled draughtsmen. The readily accessible prepared form which looks so easily filled in, is a constant invitation to this practice. In the field of conveyances it is peculiarly important that the instruments be carefully and wisely drawn, for the possible troubles arising from careless or unskillful preparation are not limited to the original parties. Every lawyer has had frequent occasion in the examination of titles to land to consign to eternal punishment laymen, justices of the peace, notaries public, and careless lawyers of days gone by; and these occasions most commonly arise in the consideration of descriptions of the property conveyed.

Recommended Citation

Descriptions in Conveyances, 21 Mich. L. Rev. 86 (1922).
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