The following or other equivalent forms, varied to suit the precise state of facts, are sufficient for the purposes contemplated, without further circumlocution:(1)(A) For a deed in fee with general warranty: 'I hereby convey to A. B. the following tract of land (describing it), and I warrant the title against all persons whomsoever;'(B) Covenants of seisin, possession, and special warranty: 'I covenant that I am seized and possessed of this land, and have a right to convey it, and I warrant the title against all persons claiming under me;'(2) For a quitclaim deed: 'I hereby quitclaim to A. B. all my interest in the following land' (describing it);(3) For a mortgage: 'I hereby convey to A. B. the following land (describing it), to be void upon condition that I pay,' etc; and(4) For a deed of trust: 'For the purpose of securing to A. B. a note of this date, due at twelve (12) months, with interest from date (or as the case may be), I hereby convey to C. D., in trust, the following property (describing it). And if the note is not paid at maturity, I hereby authorize C. D. to sell the property herein conveyed (stating the manner, place of sale, notice, etc.), to execute a deed to the rty (describing it). And if the note is not paid at maturity, I hereby authorize C. D. to sell the property herein conveyed (stating the manner, place of sale, notice, etc.), to execute a deed to the purchaser, to pay off the amount herein secured, with interest and costs, and to hold the remainder subject to my order.'Code 1858, § 2013; Shan., § 3680; Code 1932, § 7607; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 64-502.
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