(a)The following shall be a sufficient form of mortgage for the purpose of creating a lien on real estate within this State:
WHEREAS, A. D. of , hereinafter called party of the first part, in and by the party of the first part’s certain obligation duly executed, bearing even date herewith, stands bound unto C. D. of in the sum of Dollars, payable together with interest thereon, at the rate of per centum per annum, payable , from the date thereof, together with costs and counsel fees, under the terms and conditions therein expressed.
NOW THIS MORTGAGE WITNESSETH, that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the aforesaid debt of Dollars, and for the better securing the payment of the same, with interest, as aforesaid and costs and counsel fees, doth hereby grant and
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(a) The following shall be a sufficient form of mortgage for the purpose of creating a lien on real estate within this State:
WHEREAS, A. D. of , hereinafter called party of the first part, in and by the party of the first part’s certain obligation duly executed, bearing even date herewith, stands bound unto C. D. of in the sum of Dollars, payable together with interest thereon, at the rate of per centum per annum, payable , from the date thereof, together with costs and counsel fees, under the terms and conditions therein expressed.
NOW THIS MORTGAGE WITNESSETH, that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the aforesaid debt of Dollars, and for the better securing the payment of the same, with interest, as aforesaid and costs and counsel fees, doth hereby grant and convey unto the said party of the second part,
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And it is hereby expressly provided and agreed that if any action, suit, matter or proceeding be brought for the enforcement of this mortgage or the accompanying bond, and if the plaintiff or lien holder in said action, suit or proceeding shall recover judgment in any sum, such plaintiff or lien holder shall also recover as reasonable counsel fees ________________________________ per centum of the amount decreed for principal and interest, which said counsel fees shall be entered, allowed and paid as a part of the decree or judgment in said action, suit or proceeding.
Provided Always, Nevertheless, that if the said party of the first part, the said party of the first part’s Heirs, Executors, Administrators or Assigns, shall and do well and truly pay, or cause to be paid, unto the said party of the second part, the said party of the second part’s Executors, Administrators or Assigns, the aforesaid debt of ________________________________ dollars on the day and time hereinbefore mentioned and appointed for the payment thereof with interest, then and from henceforth, as well this present Indenture, and the estate hereby granted, as the said recited Obligation, shall cease, determine and become void and of no effect, anything hereinbefore contained to the contrary thereof, in anywise notwithstanding.
In Witness Whereof, the said party of the first part has hereunto set the party of the first part’s hand and seal this ________________________________ day of ________________________________________________________________ A.D. ________________________________________________________________
Sealed and delivered in
the presence of
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Seal)
(b) A mortgage in the above form duly executed, acknowledged and recorded shall operate and be effective as a valid mortgage lien upon the entire interest of the mortgagors in the premises therein described, and irrespective of whether the mortgage is under seal, it may be foreclosed in the Superior Court pursuant to Chapter 49 of Title 10.
(c) Nothing herein contained shall invalidate a mortgage not made in the above form, but a mortgage made in the form heretofore in common use within this State shall be valid and effectual.