Law Dictionary

quitclaim

verb- To give up one's claim of title. noun- A deed in the nature of a release, containing words of release and of grant. See Nathans v. Arkwright, Conveys such interest as the grantor may have, without covenants of title; but covenants against incumbrances imposed by him are usually added. The operative words are "remise, release, and forever quitclaim". The term presupposes a previous or precedent conveyance or a subsisting estate and possession. See Ely v. Stannard,

Source : William C. Anderson, A Dictionary of Law (1893)

Language : English

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