Chirograph
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A chirograph is a medieval document, which has been written in duplicate, triplicate or very occasionally quadruplicate on a single piece of parchment, with the Latin word chirographum written across
An English property conveyance (a final concord) in triplicate chirograph form, dating from 1303. The word cirographum can be seen written twice, vertically and horizontally, along both cuts. The two copies of the agreement at the top were intended for retention by the two parties to the transaction; while the third copy (the "foot of fine") was for retention by the court that oversaw the process.
Fine of lands
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A fine of lands, also called a final concord, or simply a fine, was a species of property conveyance which existed in England from at least the 12th century until its abolition by the Fines and Recove
Chirograph
…apprenticeships, latterly in relation to certain major land dealings or certain debts of money, retained in a few and dwindling number of jurisdictions Fine of lands, or final concord, a type of property conveyance in chirograph form common in medieval and post-medieval England Tally stick, or split tally, a comparable…
Final concord (two parts) between William Shakespeare and Hercules Underhill, confirming Shakespeare's title to New Place, Stratford-upon-Avon, Michaelmas 1602