a formal document created by a notary-public and authenticated by him; after the Reformation they are generally instruments of sasine, which constituted the only legal evidence of the giving of possession of a piece of heritable property; before then, they could be about anything that took the fancy of the clients who paid for them practically
a written agreement that is legally binding, an instrument is designed to protect or delineate the rights of those outlined in the instrument.
A writing (e.g., a deed) made and executed as the expression of some act, contract, or proceeding.
(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
write an instrumental score for
a document of title to money
a document under the common seal of the Society duly signed by the authorised officers of Council amplifying the By-laws in accordance with the provisions of these By-laws
a standby letter of credit if the issuer has a primary obligation that is dependent solely upon presentation of conforming documents (or demands for payment), and not upon the factual performance or nonperformance by the parties to the transaction
Any crown grant or other conveyance of crown land, or any document in writing relating to the transfer or land.
Document; sometimes used to refer to the document that creates a living trust.
A general term to refer to international law documents, whether legally binding or not.
Document with legal bindings and contractual relationship.
"a formal legal writing such as a deed, will, bond, or lease." Other examples are option agreements and transfers.
Any written document having a legal effect.
Another name for a legal document.
A writing executed as the expression of some contract, act or proceeding; for example, a deed.
A legal document which effects some change in rights and interests; often related to real estate. Many different types of instruments are recorded daily in the office of the Register of Deeds. New instruments are established as societal needs change.
A written legal document delineating the rights of the parties.
Any formal legal document.
Any writing having legal form and significance, such as a deed, mortgage, will, lease, etc.
A formal legal document such as a deed, contract, will or lease.
Legal documents, such as deeds, mortgages, assignments, wills, etc., are also known as instruments.
A legal document in written form setting out certain rights of parties to it.
Any written document that gives formal expression to a legal agreement or act.
The name given to a written legal document which accomplishes a specific act or acts. Examples of instruments include deeds, mortgages, liens and contracts.
A formal, written document such as a deed, contract, lease, or will
Any written document by which something is done regarding rights or interests in real estate.
a written document given in proof of any deed of a court; To ask an instrument, to demand a legal document with respect to a deed.
"[I]nstrument means ... a formal legal document." Dukelow
A writing, such as a Deed, made and executed as the expression of some act, contract, or proceeding.
A formal written legal document.
A legal term denoting a negotiable instrument of any other writing which evidences a right to the payment of money which, in the ordinary course of business, is transferred by delivery with any necessary endorsement.
A formal, legal, written document.
A legal, written document. Interest: The amount charged by a lender for using funds.
In real estate, a formal, legal document, e.g., a contract, a deed, a lease, a will.
A legal document, such as a security.
Formal legal document in writing, e.g. a deed of conveyance.
A legal document in writing to create, alter, modify or terminate a right.
A category of legal document (eg transfer, mortgage) under any Act which affects registration of land holdings
A legal document that states a contractual relationship or that specific rights are granted such as notes, agreements or contracts. See: Instrumentality
A writing executed as the expression of some contract, act, or proceeding, such as a deed.
A written legal documents created to affect the rights of the parties.
A written legal document such as a contract, deed or note.
A formal legal document creating or recording some legal right or liability.
A written legal document created to effect the rights of the parties.
A form of written legal document.
A legal document, such as a deed, mortgage, will, lease, etc.
Any legal or formal writing, such as a will, option, lease, contract, or deed
A legal written document to effect the rights of the party or parties. With regard to Real Estate; they are such items as promissory notes, deeds of trust, installment sales contracts, or leases.