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Closing The Closing Gap, James G. Cosby
Closing The Closing Gap, James G. Cosby
University of Richmond Law Review
It has been twenty-six years since Professor (now Dean) Emerson G. Spies of the University of Virginia School of Law first called for much-needed basic reform in the conveyancing of real property. Professor Spies suggestions centered around the need for a Marketable Title Act, tract indexes, and the development and use of standards for title examination.
Respa Revised And Revisited, Edward S. Hirschler
Respa Revised And Revisited, Edward S. Hirschler
University of Richmond Law Review
It is hard to believe that the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974, which was signed by President Ford on December 22, 1974, and the revision that became effective on January 2, 1976,2 could have the same name-RESPA. It is even more remarkable that it took less than a year for the monstrosity which became effective on June 20, 1975, to evolve into what is now a reasonably workable statute with regulations which clarify rather than confuse. It is beyond the scope of this article to trace the history of RESPA in detail. Suffice it to say that in …
Federal Regulation Of Home Closings- The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Of 1974, Edward S. Hirschler
Federal Regulation Of Home Closings- The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Of 1974, Edward S. Hirschler
University of Richmond Law Review
Many years ago, the licensing of lawyers in Virginia was the direct obligation of the Supreme Court of Appeals. As part of the procedure, the applicant presented himself to the Court for examination. One hopeful was unable to define a tort, could not give the basic requirements of a contract and had no idea of what was meant by fee simple.