§ 67.261 General requirements
§ 67.263 Requirement for removal of encumbrances by court order, affidavit, or Declaration of Forfeiture
§ 67.265 Requirements for instruments evidencing satisfaction or release

Terms Used In CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Subchapter G > Part 67 > Subpart S - Removal of Encumbrances

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Mortgagee: The person to whom property is mortgaged and who has loaned the money.
  • Mortgagor: The person who pledges property to a creditor as collateral for a loan and who receives the money.