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W.S. § 34-2-101 Word "heirs" or other words of inheritance not necessary to convey fee simple; presumptions
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Word "heirs" or other words of inheritance not necessary to convey fee simple; presumptions. The term "heirs", or other words of inheritance, shall not be necessary to create or convey an estate in fee simple, and every conveyance of real estate shall pass all the estate of the g…
W.S. § 34-2-102 Form of warranty deed
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Form of warranty deed. Conveyances of land may be substantially in the following form: Warranty Deed. A. B., grantor, (here insert name or names and place of residence), for and in consideration of (here insert consideration) in hand paid, conveys and warrants to C. D., grantee, …
W.S. § 34-2-103 covenants
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covenants. Form of warranty deed; effect; implied Every deed in substance in the above form, when otherwise duly executed, shall be deemed and held a conveyance in fee simple, to the grantee, his heirs and assigns, with covenants on the part of the grantor, (a) that at the time o…
W.S. § 34-2-104 Form of quitclaim deed
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Form of quitclaim deed. Quitclaim may be in substance in the following form: Quitclaim Deed. A. B., grantor (here insert grantor's name or names, and place of residence) for the consideration of (here insert consideration) conveys and quitclaims to (here insert grantee's name or …
W.S. § 34-2-105 Form of quitclaim deed; effect generally
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Form of quitclaim deed; effect generally. Every deed in substance in the form prescribed in the foregoing section, when otherwise duly executed, shall be deemed and held a sufficient conveyance, release and quitclaim to the grantee, his heirs and assigns, in fee of all the then e…
W.S. § 34-2-106 "release"
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"release". Form of quitclaim deed; effect without word A deed of quitclaim, without the use of the word "release" shall be sufficient to pass all the estate which the grantor could lawfully convey by deed of bargain and sale. And all deeds of quitclaim, heretofore given to real e…
W.S. § 34-2-107 Form of real estate mortgage
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Form of real estate mortgage. Mortgages of land may be in the following form: A. B., mortgagor, (here insert the name or names and place of residence) to secure the payment of (here insert the amount of indebtedness, when due, rate of interest, and whether secured by a note or ot…
W.S. § 34-2-108 Form of real estate mortgage; effect; when covenants implied
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Form of real estate mortgage; effect; when covenants implied. Every such mortgage when otherwise duly executed, shall be deemed and held a good and sufficient mortgage in fee to secure the payment of the moneys therein specified; and if the same contains the words "and warrants",…
W.S. § 34-2-109 Master form mortgage; recording authorized; entitlement on face; need not be acknowledged
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Master form mortgage; recording authorized; entitlement on face; need not be acknowledged. An instrument containing a form or forms of covenants, conditions, obligations, powers, and other clauses of a mortgage may be recorded in the office of the county clerk, upon the request o…
W.S. § 34-2-110 Master form mortgage; index
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Master form mortgage; index. When any such instrument is recorded, the recorder shall index such instrument under the name of the person causing it to be recorded in the manner provided for miscellaneous instruments relating to real estate.
W.S. § 34-2-111 Master form mortgage; use by reference
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Master form mortgage; use by reference. Thereafter any of the provisions of such master form instrument may be incorporated by reference in any mortgage of real estate situated within this state, if such reference in the mortgage states that the master form instrument was recorde…
W.S. § 34-2-112 Master form mortgage; matters not recorded
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Master form mortgage; matters not recorded. Whenever a mortgage is presented for recording on which is set forth matter purporting to be a copy or reproduction of such master form instrument or of part thereof, identified by its title as provided in W.S. 34-2-109 and stating the …
W.S. § 34-2-113 Cancellation form for mortgage or deed of trust; recordation; effect
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Cancellation form for mortgage or deed of trust; recordation; effect. (a) A cancellation or discharge of mortgage or deed of trust may be in the following form substantially: Certificate of Discharge This certifies that a (mortgage or deed of trust, as the case may be) from .... …
W.S. § 34-2-114 Repealed By Laws 2008, Ch
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Repealed By Laws 2008, Ch. 20, § 3.
W.S. § 34-2-115 Repealed By Laws 2008, Ch
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Repealed By Laws 2008, Ch. 20, § 3.
W.S. § 34-2-116 Repealed By Laws 2008, Ch
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Repealed By Laws 2008, Ch. 20, § 3.
W.S. § 34-2-117 Repealed By Laws 2008, Ch
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Repealed By Laws 2008, Ch. 20, § 3.
W.S. § 34-2-118 Repealed By Laws 2008, Ch
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Repealed By Laws 2008, Ch. 20, § 3.
W.S. § 34-2-119 Repealed By Laws 2008, Ch
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Repealed By Laws 2008, Ch. 20, § 3.
W.S. § 34-2-120 Repealed By Laws 2008, Ch
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Repealed By Laws 2008, Ch. 20, § 3.
W.S. § 34-2-121 Conveyance and encumbrance of homesteads void unless spouse joins; exception
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Conveyance and encumbrance of homesteads void unless spouse joins; exception. Every owner or occupant of a homestead as established herein may voluntarily sell, mortgage, or otherwise dispose of or encumber the same; provided the instrument of writing conveying, mortgaging, dispo…
W.S. § 34-2-122 grantee
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grantee. Notice of trust or representative capacity of In all instruments conveying real estate, or interests therein, in which the grantee is described as trustee, agent, or as in any other representative capacity, the instruments of conveyance shall also define the trust or oth…
W.S. § 34-2-123 Notice of trust or representative capacity of grantee; prior conveyances
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Notice of trust or representative capacity of grantee; prior conveyances. Any instrument which complies with this act shall be effective regardless of when it was executed or recorded. All instruments of conveyance to, or transfer, encumbrance or release of, lands or any interest…
W.S. § 34-2-124 realty
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realty. Priority of mortgages or specific liens on A mortgage or other specific lien on real property shall take precedence over the lien of taxes levied against any other property than the property subject to such lien.
W.S. § 34-2-125 Private seals
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Private seals. Hereafter it shall not be necessary to use private seals on any instrument in this state.
W.S. § 34-2-126 Unsealed writings
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Unsealed writings. There shall be no difference in evidence between sealed and unsealed writings and every writing not sealed shall have the same force and effect that it would have if sealed. A writing under seal may, therefore, be changed or altogether discharged by a writing n…
W.S. § 34-2-127 Recitals in instruments
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Recitals in instruments. Recitals in any written instrument shall have no greater effect than they have heretofore had in writings not under seal.
W.S. § 34-2-128 No implied tenancy except by sufferance
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No implied tenancy except by sufferance. In this state there shall not exist the relations of landlord and tenant, by implication or operation of law, except a tenancy by sufferance. Upon the expiration of a term created by lease, either verbal or written, there shall be no impli…
W.S. § 34-2-129 Leases; renewal
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Leases; renewal. No lease which shall have expired by its own limitation shall be again renewed except by express contract in writing, signed by the parties thereto, whether the original lease be written or verbal. Nor shall any other tenancy than that by sufferance exist after t…
W.S. § 34-2-130 Leases; expiration of oil, gas or other mineral leases; failure to record cancellation or other termination
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Leases; expiration of oil, gas or other mineral leases; failure to record cancellation or other termination. If any lessee, his personal representative, successor or assign, as the case may be, after an oil, gas or other mineral lease has expired, been cancelled, surrendered, rel…
W.S. § 34-2-131 (a) Tax deeds; definitions
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(a) Tax deeds; definitions. As used in this act: (i) "Tax deed" means any conveyance executed by or on behalf of the state, or any county, municipality, or other taxing or assessment unit thereof, which conveys or purports to convey real estate pursuant to any sale, foreclosure, …
W.S. § 34-2-132 Tax deeds; 2-year limitation
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Tax deeds; 2-year limitation. (a) No action, suit or other proceeding shall be commenced by the former owner to set aside, declare invalid or redeem from a tax deed or the sale, forfeiture, foreclosure or other proceeding upon which it is based or to recover possession, quiet tit…
W.S. § 34-2-133 possession
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possession. Tax deeds; possession and affidavits of (a) Possession by the grantee for a continuous period of not less than six (6) months at any time after one (1) year and six (6) months have elapsed since the date of recording the tax deed extinguishes forever all the claims, r…
W.S. § 34-2-134 purposes
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purposes. Tax deeds; liberal construction; legislative This act shall be liberally construed to effectuate the legislative purpose of giving stability and effect to record titles, of confirming and clarifying the titles of persons in possession, of providing a means of correcting…
W.S. § 34-2-135 Tax deeds; provisions cumulative and retroactive; effective date
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Tax deeds; provisions cumulative and retroactive; effective date. Nothing in this act shall be construed to extend the period of any other applicable statute of limitations or to permit the commencement of any proceeding or the enforcement of any claim or interest which is barred…
W.S. § 34-2-136 Form of special warranty deed
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Form of special warranty deed. Conveyances of land may be substantially in the following form: Special Warranty Deed A. B., grantor, (here insert name or names and place of residence), for and in consideration of (here insert consideration) in hand paid, conveys and specially war…
W.S. § 34-2-137 Form of special warranty deed; effect
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Form of special warranty deed; effect. (a) Every deed in substance in the form prescribed in W.S. 34-2-136, when otherwise duly executed, shall have the effect of: (i) A conveyance in fee simple to the grantee, the grantee's heirs, and assigns, of the property named in the specia…