Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 edition. Excerpt: ...for some years has been sent annually to the consular officers by the Department of State. The volume indicated contains a synopsis of the laws of the several States of the Union, on various subjects, as compiled by reputable law firms practicing in those States. In this publication, under the headings of "Deeds," or "Acknowledgments," will be found for each State a synopsis of the requirements of its laws, and, usually, forms of certificates used in the State practice. In originally placing this volume in the consular offices, the Department of State, in a circular instruction dated December 29, 1908, said: In view of the responsibility resting upon you for the correct performance of your notarial duties and of the fact that the form in which acknowledgments shall be taken is prescribed by statute in most instances, and in many cases technical adherence to the requirements is of vital importance to the full effectiveness of the conveyance, it is deemed advisable to impress upon you the importance of always consulting this volume, if you are not familiar with the statutes, in order to ascertain the requirements of the statutes of the State in which each document about to be executed will be used, as to the form of certificate, official before whom the acknowledgment or declaration may be made, number of witnesses, and all the other details connected with the execution or verification of the document. The necessity of consulting this volume is especially urged in cases where the certificates to be signed by you are not prepared by competent or well-informed attorneys or have been left for you to prepare. DISQUALIFICATION BT INTEREST. 87. In general, because of the probate force accorded to certificates of...
