quitclaim deed

American  

noun

Law.

1. a deed that conveys to the grantee only such interests in property as the grantor may have, the grantee assuming responsibility for any claims brought against the property.

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Etymology

Origin of quitclaim deed

First recorded in 1750–60

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quitclaim deed

There are many common scenarios in which you would use a quitclaim deed:

From Encyclopedia.com ● Mar. 21, 2018

Typically, a quitclaim deed will involve the following components:

From Encyclopedia.com ● Mar. 21, 2018

You’ll be able to download and print your quitclaim deed via a PDF file or Word document.

From Encyclopedia.com ● Mar. 21, 2018

The process of preparing, executing and recording a quitclaim deed is determined at the state level.

From Encyclopedia.com ● Feb. 5, 2018

If Heppner ever got that signed quitclaim deed in his hands, the transaction would be badly complicated.

From Frank Merriwell, Junior's, Golden Trail or, The Fugitive Professor by Burt L. Standish