This is simply old language meaning that the seller has conveyed to the buyer ALL the rights which by law he may/can transfer in that property. More words = more fee for early lawyers, I sometimes think. :) :) ----- Original Message ----- From: <RB5522@aol.com> To: <VA-SOUTHSIDE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 4:48 PM Subject: [VA-SOUTHSIDE-L] "Estate of Inheritance" > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > In my research of my EASTHAM family I have a group of deeds with these > phrases. I've looked but haven't found an explanation elsewhere. This > list is so helpful, can someone explain this please? > > "is lawfully and rightfully seised in his own Right of a good sure Perfect > Absolute and Indefeasible Estate of Inheritance in fee simple" and "have > Good Rightfull power and Lawfull Authority to sell and convey the same" > > Judi > > > ==== VA-SOUTHSIDE Mailing List ==== > USGenWeb Archives Census Project > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/census/ > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F1 1HB >