WITNESSING PART
\wˈɪtnəsɪŋ pˈɑːt], \wˈɪtnəsɪŋ pˈɑːt], \w_ˈɪ_t_n_ə_s_ɪ_ŋ p_ˈɑː_t]\
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in a deed or other formal instrument, is that part which comesafter the recitals, or, where there are no recitals, after the parties. It usually commences with a reference to the agreement orintention to be effectuated, then states or refers to the consideration, and concludeswith the operative words and parcels, if any. Where a deed effectuates two distinct objects,there are two witnessing parts. 1 Dav. Prec. Conv. 63, et seq.; Sweet.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Theodore Tilton
- American journalist, verse-writer, editor, lecturer; born in New York city, Oct. 2, 1835. was long known as editor on the Independent(1856-72). established Golden Age(newspaper), but retired from it after two years. 1883 went abroad, where remained. Besides numerous essays fugitive pieces, he has published: "The Sexton's Tale, and Other Poems"(1867); "Sanctum Sanctorum; or, An Editor's Proof Sheets"(1869); "Tempest-Tossed", a romance(1873); "Thou I"(1880); "Suabian Stories",(1882). Died 1907.