Crossword clues for conveyancer
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Conveyancer \Con*vey"an*cer\ (k[o^]n*v[=a]"an*s[~e]r), n. (Law)
One whose business is to draw up conveyances of property, as
deeds, mortgages, leases, etc.
--Burrill.
Wiktionary
n. (context legal English) An attorney who passes transfer of immovable property from one party to another.
WordNet
n. a lawyer who specializes in the business of conveying properties
Wikipedia
In most Commonwealth countries, a conveyancer is a specialist lawyer who specialises in the legal aspects of buying and selling real property, or conveyancing. A conveyancer can also be (but need not be) a solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or a fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.
In the United Kingdom, conveyancers are regulated by an official body known as the Council for Licensed Conveyancers. Its main purpose is to set entry standards and regulate the profession of licensed conveyancers effectively in order to secure adequate consumer protection, promote effective competition in the legal services market and provide choice for consumers.
Services offered by conveyancers vary from Residential Conveyancing, Probate and Wills. Strong regulation is imposed to curb unfair practices which include among others false representation, exaction for hidden charges and double dealing.
In Kenya, a conveyancer can only be an admitted advocate holding a valid current practising certificate. The consequences of not holding such a certificate is fatal to any transaction he undertakes on behalf of his client, and will be void. The client is therefore under obligation to do his due diligence by ensuring that his conveyancer has a current valid practising certificate by confirming this with the law society of Kenya. This was authoritatively decided by the Court of Appeal in its decision of National Bank of Kenya Ltd. v. Wilson Ndolo Ayah.
In Australia, a conveyancer is also known as a Settlement Agent.
In Canada, a conveyancer is a legal clerk or a paralegal who assist lawyers in all aspects of conveying real estate.
Usage examples of "conveyancer".
The two first were clerks to an eminent scrivener or conveyancer in the town, Charles Brogden.
I drew a sketch of the plan and rules that would be necessary, and got a skilful conveyancer, Mr.
The second waiter informed me, in a whisper, that this old gentleman was a retired conveyancer living in the Square, and worth a mint of money, which it was expected he would leave to his laundress's daughter.
He had therefore concerted his measures with the dexterity of an experienced conveyancer, and, snatching the occasion, while our hero, travel-tainted, lay sunk in the arms of profound repose, he ripped up the seams of the leather depository, withdrew the contents, introduced the parcel of nails, which he had made up for the purpose, and then repaired the breach with great deliberation.