All instruments executed for the purpose of releasing any lien or encumbrance against real property shall be considered only as discharging and canceling such lien or encumbrance. No such release shall convey to any person, except the record owner of the property, any right, title, or interest in the property. Words of conveyance used in any such release shall be construed only as provided in this section.
Source: L. 27: p. 593, § 14. CSA: C. 40, § 120. CRS 53: § 118-6-19. C.R.S. 1963: § 118-6-19.
ANNOTATION
Law reviews. For article, "Curative Statutes of Colorado Respecting Titles to Real Estate", see 16 Dicta 71 (1940). For article, "Curative Statutes of Colorado Respecting Titles to Real Estate", see 26 Dicta 321 (1949).