Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “conveyance” means:

(1) an instrument of writing concerning land or an interest in land, except a last will and testament;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-21-3-1

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • proof: has the meaning set forth in Indiana Code 32-21-3-2.5
(2) a lease for a term not exceeding three (3) years; or

(3) an executory contract for the sale and purchase of land;

for purposes of the acknowledgment or proof of the instrument, lease, or contract, the recording of the instrument, lease, or contract, and the force and effect of that recording.

[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-1-2-31.]

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.6.