quitclaim (Meaning)
quitclaim (n)
document transferring title or right or claim to another
act of transferring a title or right or claim to another
quitclaim (n.)
A release or relinquishment of a claim; a deed of release; an instrument by which some right, title, interest, or claim, which one person has, or is supposed to have, in or to an estate held by himself or another, is released or relinquished, the grantor generally covenanting only against persons who claim under himself.
quitclaim (v. t.)
To release or relinquish a claim to; to release a claim to by deed, without covenants of warranty against adverse and paramount titles.
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quitclaim Sentence Examples
- The property was transferred through a quitclaim deed, releasing any claims of ownership.
- The quitclaim deed did not imply any warranties or guarantees regarding the property's condition.
- Despite its limitations, the quitclaim deed is commonly used to convey property without title insurance.
- The quitclaim deed protects the grantor from liability for any outstanding claims against the property.
- The grantee of a quitclaim deed assumes all risks and responsibilities associated with the property.
- Quitclaim deeds are often used to resolve boundary disputes or to correct title defects.
- In a quitclaim action, the plaintiff seeks to establish ownership of a property without asserting a specific legal title.
- The quitclaim process can expedite the transfer of property, as it does not require a title search or warranty.
- Quitclaim deeds can be valuable tools for conveying property in certain circumstances, such as gifting land to family members.
- Always consult with a legal professional before using a quitclaim deed to ensure that it is the appropriate instrument for your needs.
FAQs About the word quitclaim
document transferring title or right or claim to another, act of transferring a title or right or claim to anotherA release or relinquishment of a claim; a deed
waiver, exemption,disclaimer, release, relinquishment, dispensation,indemnity, renouncement, renunciation, surrender
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The property was transferred through a quitclaim deed, releasing any claims of ownership.
The quitclaim deed did not imply any warranties or guarantees regarding the property's condition.
Despite its limitations, the quitclaim deed is commonly used to convey property without title insurance.
The quitclaim deed protects the grantor from liability for any outstanding claims against the property.
