Conveyancing

A term including both the science and art of transferring titles to real estate from one man to another. It includes the examination of the title of the alienor, and also the preparation of the instruments of transfer. It is, in England and Scotland, and, to a less extent, in the United States, a highlyartificial system of law, with a distinct class of practitioners. A profound and elaborate treatise on the English law of conveyancing is Mr. Preston's. Geldart and Thornton's works are also important; and an interesting and useful summary of the American law is given in "Washburn on Real Property. See Clerke; Martindale; Morris; Yeakle, Conveyancing. CONVEYANCING COUNSEL TO THE