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A quick definition of deed:

A deed is a legal document that shows who owns a piece of property, like a house or land. It's important because it tells everyone that the new owner has the right to use and sell the property. The deed has to be written down and signed by the old owner and given to the new owner. There are different types of deeds, but the best one is called a warranty deed because it promises that the old owner really owns the property and that there are no problems with it. Other types of deeds don't promise as much, so it's important to be careful when buying property.

A more thorough explanation:

A deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of a property from one person to another. It is usually recorded in the local county clerk’s office to protect the new owner's title and ownership. A valid deed must be in writing and contain certain elements, including:

  • The names of the grantor and the grantee
  • Words of conveyance, such as “grant, convey, assign, transfer, and give”
  • The property’s legal description
  • An affidavit or statement of consideration
  • The grantor's signature and delivery to the grantee

There are different types of deeds, including:

  • Warranty Deed: Provides full warranties from the grantor to the grantee, including six traditional Covenants for Title:
    • Covenant of Seisin
    • Covenant of Right to Convey
    • Covenant Against Encumbrances
    • Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment
    • Covenant of Warranty
    • Covenant of Further Assurances
  • Special Warranty Deed: Warrants only against defects that occurred during the seller's ownership
  • Quitclaim Deed: Makes no warranties about the property's title

For example, if John sells his house to Jane using a warranty deed, John promises that he has good ownership of the property, has not contracted to sell it to anyone else, and that there are no encumbrances or liens on the property. John also promises to defend Jane against anyone who claims title to the property in the future. If John sells the property to Jane using a quitclaim deed, he makes no promises about the property's title and only transfers whatever interest he currently has in the property, if any.

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babycat
15:35
there are plenty of non trads who get admitted to nw with below median stats bc of their stories
snow
15:37
i want NW bad
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:37
@glovediedthisishismom: im gonna get this tattooed
snow
15:38
hoping my 3 years of legal experience help!
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:38
Im not that old lmao Ill see if I can convince the wife to allow me to apply and research the area more. Just worried that I wont have that intellect that a rank 9 school would need
snow
15:38
shoot your shot bulb
snow
15:38
dont tell yourself that.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:40
I think babycat just wants me close for when she gets into Uchicago lol For me the locations of the school and environment around it matters a lot
soap
15:42
Are you in an open marriage?
babycat
15:42
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: aw of course I want you around but I was thinking of the 7sage diversity statement in their admissions course where this guy writes about how he and his wife take in foster kids. he got into NW with below median LSAT. you have significant past adversity and interesting work experience I would shoot your shot
babycat
15:43
and I honestly don't think the t14 require significantly more intellect than any other law school. the content is pretty much the same
15:44
the rigor of the T14 law schools is almost entirely the result of who they allow to attend
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:44
Well so far Vandy is highest ranked I went for, hopefully they like me. Its not really the academics/rigor. Following rules and meeting standard is easy it is the competition for class rank and with other students that I think would be my greatest struggle
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:45
but doesn’t grade inflation at the top schools almost make it easier to get higher grades than it does at >t14
babycat
15:45
@info-man: agreed
babycat
15:48
just my opinion but grade inflation is probably more of an undergrad thing since law school grades tend to be on a curve
shaquilleoatmeal
15:49
Leaving the office just now and this chic is blasting glorilla in the elevator...doesn't match our work location vibe lmao
shaquilleoatmeal
15:49
shits gonna be stuck in my head all night now
glovediedthisishismom
15:50
northwestern has a dude with a murder charge in their class this year dont they
shaquilleoatmeal
15:50
what^^
shaquilleoatmeal
15:50
no way
HopefullyInLawSchool
15:50
2 next year
glovediedthisishismom
15:50
google it shaq some dude got his degree in prison and is now at nw
HopefullyInLawSchool
15:50
Bro is studying to beat the charges
shaquilleoatmeal
15:52
While representing himself in court, McKinley's sentence was reduced from 100 years to 25, a sentence he served in full. While still incarcerated, he took the LSAT, or Law School Admission Test, and applied to law school - no shit, thats impressive how much he lowered his sentence being pro say
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:52
@HopefullyInLawSchool: that made me lol
babycat
15:52
there was a convicted rapist admitted to some southern law school not too long ago
shaquilleoatmeal
15:53
smh
glovediedthisishismom
15:53
fun fact gangs specifically have all their shooters be 12-16 year olds so they can go to juvee and get their charges sealed like nothing happened
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