Sec. 12-147. Form of deed.

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Sec. 12-147. Form of deed. The deed may be substantially, in the following form:

Whereas, A.B. .... in the .... court of .... county recovered a judgment against C.D. for the sum of .... and costs on (insert date) and a certified copy of the judgment, issued on (insert date), by virtue of which .... levied upon the premises hereinafter described, and the time and place of the sale thereof having been duly advertised according to law, the same were struck off and sold to ...., he or she being the highest and best bidder therefor. (If the certificate has been transferred, recite the fact.)

Now, therefore, I, ...., of the county of ...., in consideration of the premises, hereby convey to ...., his or her heirs and assigns, the following described lot or parcel of land (here describe the premises) to have and to hold the same with all the appurtenances thereto belonging forever.

............(Date) .................(Signature)