ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD QUITCLAIM
From Anglo-French quiteclame, from quitequit + clamer to declare (from Latin clamāre to shout).
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO QUITCLAIM
PRESENT
Present
I quitclaim
you quitclaim
he/she/it quitclaims
we quitclaim
you quitclaim
they quitclaim
Present continuous
I am quitclaiming
you are quitclaiming
he/she/it is quitclaiming
we are quitclaiming
you are quitclaiming
they are quitclaiming
Present perfect
I have quitclaimed
you have quitclaimed
he/she/it has quitclaimed
we have quitclaimed
you have quitclaimed
they have quitclaimed
Present perfect continuous
I have been quitclaiming
you have been quitclaiming
he/she/it has been quitclaiming
we have been quitclaiming
you have been quitclaiming
they have been quitclaiming
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I quitclaimed
you quitclaimed
he/she/it quitclaimed
we quitclaimed
you quitclaimed
they quitclaimed
Past continuous
I was quitclaiming
you were quitclaiming
he/she/it was quitclaiming
we were quitclaiming
you were quitclaiming
they were quitclaiming
Past perfect
I had quitclaimed
you had quitclaimed
he/she/it had quitclaimed
we had quitclaimed
you had quitclaimed
they had quitclaimed
Past perfect continuous
I had been quitclaiming
you had been quitclaiming
he/she/it had been quitclaiming
we had been quitclaiming
you had been quitclaiming
they had been quitclaiming
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will quitclaim
you will quitclaim
he/she/it will quitclaim
we will quitclaim
you will quitclaim
they will quitclaim
Future continuous
I will be quitclaiming
you will be quitclaiming
he/she/it will be quitclaiming
we will be quitclaiming
you will be quitclaiming
they will be quitclaiming
Future perfect
I will have quitclaimed
you will have quitclaimed
he/she/it will have quitclaimed
we will have quitclaimed
you will have quitclaimed
they will have quitclaimed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been quitclaiming
you will have been quitclaiming
he/she/it will have been quitclaiming
we will have been quitclaiming
you will have been quitclaiming
they will have been quitclaiming
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would quitclaim
you would quitclaim
he/she/it would quitclaim
we would quitclaim
you would quitclaim
they would quitclaim
Conditional continuous
I would be quitclaiming
you would be quitclaiming
he/she/it would be quitclaiming
we would be quitclaiming
you would be quitclaiming
they would be quitclaiming
Conditional perfect
I would have quitclaim
you would have quitclaim
he/she/it would have quitclaim
we would have quitclaim
you would have quitclaim
they would have quitclaim
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been quitclaiming
you would have been quitclaiming
he/she/it would have been quitclaiming
we would have been quitclaiming
you would have been quitclaiming
they would have been quitclaiming
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you quitclaim
we let´s quitclaim
you quitclaim
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Past participle
quitclaimed
Present Participle
quitclaiming
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «QUITCLAIM»
Discover the use of
quitclaim in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
quitclaim and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Arizona Real Estate: Practice and Law
The most common type of special purpose deed is the quitclaim deed (Figure 8.4
). With a quitclaim deed, the grantor "quits" any "claim" to a property. With a
quitclaim deed, the grantor conveys only the interest he or she has in the property
.
2
The Language of Real Estate
326 quitclaim deed has been recorded, proper record notice of the claimant's
right and interest in the property is established. A quiet title action can generally
be used to extinguish easements; remove any clouds on title; release a
homestead, ...
Quitclaim Deed • An instrument that conveys the grantor's interest only. Unlike the
warranty deed and the bargain and sale deed, the quitclaim deed does not
purport to convey title; it merely releases whatever interest the grantor possesses.
James Karp, Elliot I. Klayman, Frank F. Gibson, 2003
4
Practical Real Estate Law
The grant deed and the quitclaim deed, hereinafter discussed, are the only two
forms of deeds commonly used in California. A form of California grant deed is
shown as Exhibit 8—11. Quitclaim Deed A quitclaim deed transfers only the
interest ...
Continuing her tradition of lively case selection and clear discussion of the rules and regulations of real estate, this text has been praised for its practical approach in assisting students as well as real estate professionals to ...
6
Essentials of Practical Real Estate Law
The grant deed and the quitclaim deed, hereinafter discussed, are the only two
forms of deeds commonly used in California. A quitclaim deed transfers only the
interest the grantor has in the land. If the grantor of a quitclaim deed has
complete ...
7
Modern Real Estate Practice in Ohio
Warranty that property was unencumbered by grantor Quitclaim Deed No
express or implied covenants or warranties • Used primarily to convey less than
fee simple or to cure a title defect • Covenant of further assurance: The grantor
promises ...
Fillmore W. Galaty, Wellington J. Allaway, Robert C. Kyle, 2001
QUITCLAIM DEED A quitclaim deed has no covenants or warranties (see Figure
5.5). Moreover, the grantor makes no statement, nor does he even imply that he
owns the property he is quitclaiming to the grantee. Whatever rights the grantor ...
9
Deeds for California Real Estate
Quitclaim Deeds If you just want to release a possible claim to land—if, for
example, you want to release a possible community property interest in property,
clearing the way for your spouse or ex-spouse to sell or mortgage it—then use a
...
10
A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage
See ex rel. quitclaim, vb. & adj. [L.F. "to proclaim free"l. Quitclaim, v.t., = (1) to
renounce or give up (a claim or right); or (2) to convey all one's interest in (
property) to whatever extent one has an interest. These senses are closely
related, sense ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «QUITCLAIM»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
quitclaim is used in the context of the following news items.
Quitclaim deed might rule out tax-free sale
Q: My mother signed her house over to my three sisters and me in a quitclaim deed. We are selling the house. One of my sisters is in assisted living. She gets ... «Columbus Dispatch, Apr 15»
Legal Issues Surround Quitclaim Deeds
This comment briefly notes in a broad educational overview some legal issues associated with quitclaim (also spelled "quit claim") deeds. Always consult ... «Huffington Post, Mar 15»
Quitclaim Deeds 101: What You Need to Know About these Property …
However, an alternate type of deed known as a quitclaim deed provides no warranty of any sort. The quitclaim deed is a transfer of any interest in the property to ... «National Mortgage Professional Magazine, Sep 14»
How does a quitclaim deed work?
A: A quitclaim deed reflects a transfer of property, and is often used when transferring property between family members (when parents give property to a child, ... «TIME, Jun 14»
Five Things to Know About Quitclaim Deeds
Because quitclaim deeds offer such limited buyer protection, it's important to understand exactly what you're getting when you buy property this way. Here, five ... «Investopedia, May 14»
Quitclaim upheld by Supreme Court
On repatriation, the seafarers received their settlement pay and executed quitclaims accordingly. The seafarers, despite executing quitclaims, filed a complaint ... «International Law Office, Mar 14»
Ask George & Chuck: Quitclaim deed during divorce is not …
Q: I divorced 20 years ago and my ex signed a quitclaim deed for the house, which I kept and still live in. Will there be any problem with this when I sell? «Houston Chronicle, Feb 14»
Ask the real estate lawyer
In a quitclaim deed, your mother conveys to you and your sister her interest in the property. After the quitclaim deed is filed, your mother would no longer own ... «Chicago Tribune, Mar 13»
Using a quitclaim deed
A QUITCLAIM DEED makes no such representations. It is used frequently by lawyers who are preparing documents but who do not conduct the thorough title ... «Palm Beach Post, Feb 13»
What Happens If You Lose a Quitclaim Deed?
If you lose your quitclaim deed, it can cause various problems that might require legal action to resolve. It's always a good idea to keep the deed to your property ... «Zacks.com, Jan 13»
