Conveyancer
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CONVEYANCER. One who makes it his business to draw deeds of conveyance of
lands for others., 3 Bouv. Inst. n. 2422.
2. It is usual also for conveyancers to act as brokers for the seller.
In these cases the conveyancer should examine with scrupulous exactness into
the title of the lands which are conveyed by his agency, and, if this be
good, to be very cautious that the estate be, not encumbered. In cases of
doubt he should invariably propose to his employer to take the advice of his
counsel.
3. Conveyancers also act as brokers for the loan of money on real
estate, Secured by mortgage. The same care should be observed in these
cases.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.