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By the laws of the states of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Missouri, and Alabama, it is declared that the words grant, bargain, and sell) shall amount to a covenant that the grantor was seised of an estate in fee, freed from encumbrances done or suffered by him, and for quiet enjoyment as against all his acts. These words do not amount to a general warranty, but merely to a covenant … [Read more...] about GRANT BARGAIN AND SELL

In English practice, Certain days In the terms, which are solemnly kept in the inns of court and chancery, viz., Candlemas day in Hilary term, Ascension day in Easter, St John the Baptist's day in Trinity, and All Saints in Michaelmas ; which are dies non juridici. Termes de la Ley; Cowell; Blount They are days set apart for peculiar festivity; the members of the respective … [Read more...] about GRAND DAYS

A deed given by a property owner that the property is owned by the seller and that it is not encumbered in any way except as specifically described within the deed. … [Read more...] about GRANT DEED

A pedigree; a table of relationship. … [Read more...] about GRADUS PARENTELAE

In criminal cases, this is a group of persons whom a case is presented to by a district attorney and who decide whether there is sufficient evidence that would justify an indictment (formal charges) and a trial where the defendant may be found guilty. After an arrest for a felony crime, the grand jury indictment is the first step towards prosecution and trial. … [Read more...] about GRAND JURY