STANDARD NO. 304

 

PROBLEM:

Should the lack of a witness to a signature in a conveyance, mortgage, discharge or other recorded instrument be considered a defect in the title?

RECOMMENDATION:

No, even if the signature is by mark, provided the instrument is properly acknowledged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First adopted August 25, 1960. Formerly Title Standard No. 43.

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