THE YOUNG FARMER 



est which the seller has in the land, but does 

 not warrant the title; and warranty deeds, 

 which, in addition to what a quit claim 

 does, contain covenants which agree that the 

 seller and his heirs, etc., shall warrant and 

 defend the title to the purchaser against the 

 lawful claims of all persons. 



THE REQUISITES OF A DEED 



The requisites of a deed are: The parties 

 to the deed, the consideration, the descrip- 

 tion; and with a warranty deed, the cove- 

 nants. The seller must be of full age, sound 

 mind and if married his wife should always 

 join in the deed. Her name should appear 

 following his at the beginning of the instru- 

 ment. She should sign and acknowledge the 

 deed, and the certificate of acknowledgment 

 should state that she is the wife of the seller. 

 If the seller is a married woman, her hus- 

 band does not need to join in the sale of her 

 own property. It is customary to state the 

 consideration upon which the deed is given, 

 but this is not necessary, nor will a false 

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