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1. ACK-ACKNOWLEDGEMENT=RECOGNITION, DECLARATION, TO GIVE NOTICE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PUBLIC THE
2. ACX-NOT IN USE
3. ADD-ADMINISTRATOR'S DEED=A PERSON APPOINTED BY COURT TO ADMINISTER OR TAKE CHARGE OF ASSETS IN A WILL.
GR: ADMINISTRATOR
GR: ESTATE OF
GE: NAME OF EXECUTOR OR EXECUTRIX
4. ADE-ADDENDUM=SOMETHING TO BE/OR IS ADDED, GENERALLY FILED AT THE END OF DEED OF TRUST.
GR: BORROWER
GE: CONVEY TO
5. AFF-AFFIDAVIT=VOLUNTARY STATEMENT IN WRITING SWORN TO BEFORE A NOTARY PUBLIC.
GR: SIGNS, AFFIANT
GE: PERSON OR COMPANY INDUCING
6. AGR-AGREEMENT=AGREEMENT REINSTATEMENT, AGREEMENT, REZONING CONTRACT.
GR: SIGNER
GE: AGREEING UNTO
7. AMD-AMENDMENT=TO CHANGE OR MODIFY FOR THE BETTER. TO ALTER BY MODIFICATION, DELETION OR ADDITION.
GR: SIGNER
GE: AMENDING UNTO
8. ANN-ANNULMENT=TO NULLIFY, TO ABOLISH, TO MAKE VOID BY COMPETENT AUTHORITY.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PARTY BEING ANNULLED
9. AOC-AFFIDAVIT OF COMMENCEMENT=IMPROVEMENTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED TO A CERTAIN PROPERTY.
GR: SIGNER
GE: BANK OR LENDER
10. AOD-AFFIDAVIT=AFFIDAVTT FILED BY THE EL PASO COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER UNDER ARTICLE 691.025 REGARDING BODIES FOUND IN WHICH NEXT OF KIN CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED.
GR: INSTITUTION IN CHARGE
GE: NAME OF DECEASED
GE: MEDICAL #
GE: ADDRESS WHERE BODY FOUND
11. AOH-AFFIDAVIT OF HOMESTEAD=VOLUNT ARY DESIGNATION OF HOMESTEAD.
GR: SIGNOR OR OWNERS
GE: PROPERTY ADDRESS OR LEGAL DESCRIPTION
12. AOI-ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION= CONNECTED SERIES OF PROPOSITIONS, A SYSTEM OF RULES, A SPECIFICATION OF DISTINCT MATTERS AGREED UPON OR ESTABLISHED BY AUTHORITY.
GR: SIGNER
GE: THE ARTICLES BEING INCORPORATED
13. AOJ-ABSTRACT OF JUDGMENTS= CHARGE UPON THE LANDS OF A DEBTOR; IS INDEBTED AND FIXING THE AMOUNT OF THE INDEBTEDNESS.
PF: PLAINTIFF
DF: DEFENDANT
14. AOL-AFFIDAVIT OF LIEN=ONE WHO CLAIMS OR ASSERTS A RIGHT DEMAND OR CLAIM OF AFFIDAVIT ON CLAIMANTS BEHALF.
GR: CONTRACTOR
GR: REPUTED OWNER OF PROPERTY
GE: CLAIMANT OR PERSON WHO SIGNS
15. AOP-ABSTRACT OF PARTNERSHIP=TO WITHDRAW, REMOVE OR SEPARATE FROM PARTNERSHIP.
GR: SIGNER
GE: THE PARTNERSHIP
16. AOR-APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVERSHIP=ASSIGNING A PERSON TO RECEIVE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PERSON BEING APPOINTED OR ASSIGNED
17. AOT-APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE=TO DESIGNATE A PERSON OR PERSONS, BY PERSON OR PERSONS HAVING AUTHORITY THEREOF, TO EXECUTE A POWER.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PERSON APPOINTED
18. APL-APPLICATION=TO MAKE A FORMAL REQUEST OR A PETITION USUALLY IN WRITING.
GR: SIGNER
GE: APPLYING TO
19. ARE-AGREEMENT WITH RESTRICTION=NOT IN USE
20. ARG-DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORY=TO INDICATE A LOCATION FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: THE LOCATION
21. ASL-ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE=THE ACT OF TRANSFERRING PROPERTY, INTEREST RIGHTS OR DEBTS.
GR: SIGNER OR ASSIGNOR
GE: BANK LENDER OR ASSIGNEE
22. ASM-ABSTRACT OF ASSESSMENT, ASSESSMENT LIEN=TO WITHDRAW, REMOVE AMOUNT OF DEBT.
GR: TEXAS, STATE OF
GR: TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION
GE: DEBTOR
23. ASR-ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS=TRANSFERRING CONTRACTS OF RENT, RIGHTS, OR DEBTS.
GR: SIGNER
GR: BORROWER
GE: LENDER OR ASSIGNEE
24. AST-APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE=APPOINTING A PERSON TO SUBSTITUTE THE TRUSTEE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: SUB TRUSTEE
25. ATD-AFFIDAVTT OF TAX DEPARTMENTS=AFFIDAVIT STATING THAT THE OWNER UNDERSTANDS THAT NO SUIT TO COLLECT DELINQUENT TAXES ON A PROPERTY SHALL BE FILED.
GR: OWNER OR OCCUPANT
GE: COUNTY OR CITY
26. ATL-NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LIEN=A CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF TEXAS.
GR: EMPLOYERS NAME
GE: TEXAS, STATE OF
GE: TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION
27. AUT-AUTHORIZATION=GIVING AUTHORITY TO A PERSON OR PERSONS.
GR: SIGNER
GE: RECEIVING AUTHORIZATION
28. BAN-BANKRUPTCY=THE STATE OR CONDITION OF A PERSON WHO IS UNABLE TO PAY ITS DEBTS AS THEY ARE, OR BECOME DUE.
GR: SIGNER
GR: UNITED STATES COURT (DATE)
GE: BANKRUPTCY DEFENDANT
29. BIL-BILL=AS A LEGAL TERM, THIS WORD HAS MANY MEANINGS. BILL OF SALE, BILL OF RIGHTS. A FORMAL STATEMENT IN WRITING.
GR: SIGNER
GE: COMPANY OR UTILITY RELATING OF THE CREATION, ADMINISTRATION POWERS, DUTIES AND FINANCING
30. BON-BOND=AS A LEGAL TERM, THIS WORD HAS MANY MEANINGS.
CONTRACT BOND PERFORMANCE BOND
GR: INSURANCE OR CONTRACTOR
GE: OWNER 31. BOS-BILL OF SALE-A LEGAL DOCUMENT WHICH CONVEYS TITLE FROM SELLER TO BUYER.
GR: SIGNER
GE: BUYER
32. BYL-BYLAWS=REGULATIONS, RULES AND LAWS ADOPTED BY AN ASSOCIATION OR CORPORATION.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PUBLIC THE
33. CAC-CANCELLATION=TO ANNUL, ABROGATE, OR TERMINATE. TO DESTROY THE FORCE, EFFECTIVENESS OR VALIDITY OF.
GR: LENDER, BANK OR MORTGAGE CO
GE: BORROWER
34. CCA-CERTIFIED COPY OF (CC) ADOPTION=A STATEM ENT OF SOME FACT IN WRITING SIGNED BY THE PARTY CERTIFYING.
GR: STATE OR COUNTY ISSUING
GE: NAME OF ADOPTEE
35. CCB- BIRTH CERTIFTCATE= SAME AS CCD, CERTIFIED COPY OF BIRTH TO BE FILED FOR PUBLIC RECORD.
GR: STATE OF COUNTRY ISSUING
GE: NAME OF CHILD
36. CCC-CHARTERS=TO HIRE, RENT OR LEASE FOR TEMPORARY USE. AN ACT OF A LEGISLATURE CREATING A BUSINESS CORPORATION.
GR: SIGNER
GE: READ DOCUMENT
37. CCD-CERTFICATE OF DEATH=A CERTIFIED COPY OF A DEATH TO BE FILED FOR PUBLIC RECORD.
GR: STATE ISSUING GE: NAME OF DECEASED
38.CCJ-CERTIFIEDCOPYOFJUDGMENT=NOT!NUSE
39. CCM-CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE=A CERTIFIED COPY OF A MARRIAGE TO BE FILED FOR PUBLIC RECORD.
GR: STATE ISSUING
GE: HUSBAND
GE:WIFE
40. CCN-CHANGE OF NAME=WHEN COURT ORDERS A CHANGE OF NAME.
GR: COURT GE: NAME
41. CCO-CERTIFIED COPY OF ORDINANCE=NOT IN USE
42. CCP-CERTIFIED COPY OF PROBATE=A CERTIFIED COPY OF PROBATE FILED FOR PUBLIC RECORD, AFTER IT HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PROBATE DEPT.
GR: STATE OR COUNTY
GE: ESTATE OF
43. CCR-CERTIFIEDCOPYOFRESOLUTION=NOT IN USE 44. CCS-CONDEMNATION SUIT=PROCESS OF TAKING PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC USE THROUGH THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
PF: COURT # OR CITY
DF: OWNERS
45. CCV-CERTIFIED COPY OF VACATING=NOT IN USE
46. CDT-CORRECTION DEED OF TRUST=DEED OF TRUST TO BE REFILED.
GR: SIGNER
GE: BENEFICIARY
47. CED-CEMETERY DEED=PLACE OR AREA SET APART FOR INTERMENT OF THE DEAD.
GR: SELLER
GE: BUYER
48. CEO-CERTIFIED COPY OF ORDER=NOT IN USE
49. CER-CERTIFICATION=CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, INCORPORATION, MERGER. GR: SIGNER
GE: PERSON BEING CERTIFIED
50. CES-CERTIFICATE OF SALE=A STATEMENT OF SOME FACT IN WRITING SIGNED BY THE PARTY CERTIFYING.
GR: SIGNER
GE: BUYER
51. CIT-CITATION=A WRIT ISSUED OUT OF A COURT. GR: PERSON SIGNING CITATION
GE: PERSON BEING SUMMONED
52. CLM-CLAIM=EQUITY THAT CREATES IN THE CLAIMANT A RIGHT TO THE INTEREST OR ITS PROCEEDS.
GR: SIGNER
GE: THE PERSON CLAIMING AGAINST OR FOR
53. COD-CORRECTION WARRANTY DEED=REFILED TO CORRECT A WARRANTY DEED.
GR: SIGNER
GE: CONVEY UNTO
54. COF-CONFIRMATION=TO GIVE FORMAL APPROVAL.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PERSON BEING APPROVED
55. COL-CANCELLATTON OF LEASE=WHEN A LEASE IS BEING CANCELLED.
GR: SIGNER
GE: BORROWER
56. CON-CONTINUATION=NEEDING TO RENEWAL: RESUMPTION AFTER AN INTERRUPTION. GR: SIGNER
GE: PERSON MAKER OF NOTE OR LOAN.
57. COR-CLOSING OF ROADS=TO DENY ACCESS TO OR SUSPEND OR STOP THE OPERATION.
GR: SIGNER
GE: ROAD THAT IS CLOSING
58. COS-CONTRACT OF SALE=A FORMAL WRITTEN AGREEMENT OF A SALE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: BUYER
59. COV-COVENANT=AN AGREEMENT, CONVENTION OR PROMISE OF TWO OR MORE PARTIES, BY DEED IN WRITING, SIGNED AND DELIVERED.
GR: SIGNER
GE: BUYER
60. CRD-CORRECTION OF DOCUMENTS=ANY TYPE OF DOCUMENT THAT NEEDS TO BE REFILED FOR CORRECTION (OTHER THAN COD OR CDT).
GR: SIGNER
GE: CONVEY OR GRANT UNTO
61. CRL-CORRECTION OF LIEN=NOT IN USE
62. CTR-CONTRACT=A CONTRACT IS AN AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY TWO OR MORE PARTIES.
GR/GE: BOTH PARTIES SIGN
63. DCL-DISCLAIMER=A DENIAL OR DISAVOWAL OF LEGAL CLAIM.
GR: SIGNER
GE: DISCLAIMING UNTO
64. DDD-DEED=A CONVEYANCE WITHOUT WARRANTY, OR A CONVEYANCE OF REALTY, A WRITING SIGNED BY GRANTOR WHEREBY TITLE TO REALTY IS TRANSFERRED FROM ONE TO ANOTHER.
GR: SIGNER
GE: CONVEY UNTO
65. DEC-DECREE=A JUDICIAL DECISION; IN AN EQUITY OR A PROBATE COURT.
GE: SIGNER
GE: PERSON NAMED IN DECREE
66. DED-DEDICATION DEED, PERSONAL DEED=A DEDICATION DEED IS THE VOLUNTARY GIVING OF PRIVATE PROPERTY BY THE OWNER OF A DEVELOPMENT FOR SOME PUBLIC USE (STREET, SCHOOLS, ETC.).
GR: SIGNER
GE: CONVEY UNTO
67. DES-DESIGNATION=THE ACT OF INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PURCHASER
68. DET-DECLARATION OF TAXING=A STATEMENT MADE BY A PARTY TO A LEGAL TRANSACTION NOT UNDER OATH.
GR: SIGNER
GE: TAXPAYER
69. DFL-DISCHARGE OF PROPERTY LIEN=A CERTIFICATE OF PROPERTY DISCHARGE FROM FEDERAL TAX LIEN UNDER SECTION 6325(B)(2)(1)(A) OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
GR: UNITED STATES
GE: TAXPAYER
70. DIL-DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURES= PLACE OF OR INSTEAD OF.
GR: SIGNER
GE: BUYER
71. DIS-DISMISSAL=AN ORDER OF DISMISSAL.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PERSON BEING DISMISSED
72. DIT-DEED IN TRUST=DECLARATION OF TRUST.
GR: SIGNER
GE: NAME OF TRUST
73. DIV-DIVORCE=A LEGAL DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE GR: PERSON ORDERED TO PAY, GRANT OR CONVEY, GE: CONVEY UNTO
74. DOC-CERTIFIED COPY OF JUDGMENT DOCKET=NOT IN USE
75. DOT-DISCLAIMER OF INHERITANCE=DENTAL OR DISAVOWAL OF LEGAL CLAIM.
GR: SIGNER
GE: DISCLAIMING UNTO
76. DOS-DISSOLUTION=TERMINATION OR DESTRUCTION BY BREAKING DOWN. THE ACT OR PROCESS OF DISSOLVING.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PARTIES DISSOLVING
77. DOT-DEED OF TRUST=AN INSTRUMENT IN USE IN THE STATE OF TEXAS TAKING THE PLACE OF AND SERVING THE USES OF A MORTGAGE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: LENDER
78. DSD-DISTRIBUTION DEED=DISTRIBUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
GR: SIGNER
GE: TRUSTEE
79. DTN-DONATION=A MODE OF ACQUIRING A BENEFICE BY DEED OF GIFT ALONE, WITHOUT PRESENTATION, INSTITUTION OR INDUCTION.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PERSON TO WHOM THE DONATION IS GIVEN
80. DWW-DEED WITHOUT WARRANTY=A DEED IS FILED WITHOUT AN ASSURANCE OR GUARANTY.
GR: SELLER
GE: BUYER
81. EAS-EASEMENT=A RIGHT OF USE OVER THE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER.
GR: SIGNER
GE: SECOND PARTY OR UTILITY COMPANY
82. EDT-HOME EQUITY SECURITY INSTRUMENT=THIS SECURES AN EXTENSION OF CREDIT AS DEFINED BY SECTION 50(A)(6), ARTICLE XVI OF THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION.
GR: SIGNER
GE: BANK OR LENDER
83. EFT-ERRONEOUSLY FILED FEDERAL TAX LIEN=A FEDERAL TAX LIEN FILED IN ERROR, A MISTAKE OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR.
GR: SIGNER
GE: TAXPAYER
84. ELC-HOMESTEAD EQUITY LIEN PROPERTY=AN EQUITY LIEN CONTRACT ON HOMESTEAD PROPERTY.
GR: SIGNER
GE: BANK OR LENDER
85. EMR-EARNEST MONEY RECEIPTS=SOMETHTNG OF VALUE GIVEN BY A BUYER TO THE SELLER TO BIND A BARGAIN.
GR: SIGNER
GE: SELLER
86. EPL-ESTOPPEL=A LEGAL BAR ALLEGING OR DENYING A FACT BECAUSE OF ONE'S OWN PREVIOUS ACTIONS OR WORDS TO THE CONTRARY.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PERSON WHO IS DIRECTING THE ESTOPPEL, USUALLY TO THE BANK.
87. ERD-DEED OF INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR=NOTTN USE
88. ESL-RELEASE OF STATE TAX LIEN=WHEN FILED IN ERROR.
GR: STATE OF TEXAS OR TEXAS WORKFORCE
GE: TAXPAYER
89. EST-LIFE ESTATE=AN INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE WHICH IS LIMITED TO THE LIFETIME OF A PERSON'S LIFE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PERSON WHOM INTEREST IS GRANTED
90. EXA-EXTENSION/MODIFICATION AGREEMENT=EXTENDING AND/OR MODIFYING AGREEMENT. GR: SIGNER
GE: LENDER
91. EXD-EXCHANGE DEED=NOT IN USE
92. EXR-EXECUTOR OR EXECUTRIX DEED=A PERSON APPOINTED BY A TESTATOR TO EXECUTE A WILL.
GR: EXECUTOR OR EXECUTRIX
GR: DECEASED
GE: CONVEY UNTO
93. FIN-FINANCING STATEMENT=NOT IN USE
94. FSR-FINANCING STATEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE=THIS IS A DOCUMENT PREPARED UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE FOR FILING WITH EL PASO COUNTY CLERK INDICATING REAL PROPERTY.
DB: DEBTOR
SP: SECURED PARTY
95. FTL-FEDERAL TAX LIEN=A LIEN PLACED AGAINST THE TAXPAYER BY TH E UNITED STATES (NO LEGAL DESCRIPTION). TP: TAXPAYER
96. GUD-GUARDIANS DEED=PERSON GRANTING AUTHORIZATION TO OTHERS TO CARE OR TO CONVEY PROPERTY TO.
GR: SIGNER
GE: CONVEY UNTO
97. HOS-NOTICE OF HOSPITAL LIEN=A HOSPITAL FILING A NOTICE OF UNPAID DEBT (ENTER DATE OF INJURY UNDER SUBDIVISION).
GR: HOSPITAL WHO FURNISHED SERVICES
GE: DEBTOR OR ANY PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBT
GE: ADDRESS OF PATIENT
98. IDB-INDEMNITY BOND=AN UNDERTAKING GIVEN BY AN OBLIGER TO REIMBURSE AN OBLIGEE FOR ANY LOSS SUFFERED DUE TO THE CONDUCT OF THE OBLIGER OR THIRD PERSON.
GR: SIGNER
GE: OBLIGEE
99. IND-INDENTURE=A WRITTEN AGREEMENT UNDER WHICH BONDS AND DEBENTURES ARE ISSUED.
GR: SIGNER GE: BOUND UNTO 100. INF-INFORMATION FORM=THE COMMUNICATION OR RECEPTION OF KNOWLEDGE OR INTELLIGENCE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: INFORMING UNTO
101. INS-INSURANCE=THE BUSINESS OF INSURING PERSONS OR PROPERTY.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PROPERTY OWNER
102. ITR-INHERITANCE TAX RECORD=AN EXCISE IN THE FORM OF A PERCENTAGE OF THE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY RECEIVED THAT IS LEVIED ON THE PRIVILEGE OF AN HEIR TO RECEIVE PROPERTY AS AN INHERITANCE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: TAXPAYER
103. ITW-INHERITANCE TAX WAIVER=WA1VING THE TAX ON PROPERTY INHERITED.
GR: STATE
GE: TAXPAYER OR NAME OF DECEASED
104. JUD-JUDGMENT=A SENSE OF KNOWLEDGE SUFFICIENT TO COMPREHEND NATURE OF TRANSACTION.
PF: PLAINTIFF
DF: DEFENDANT
105. LAW-LAND AWARD=LAND AWARD AND RECEIPT PROPERTY PURCHASED FROM THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: BUYER
106. LBL-LABORER'S LIEN=SPECIES OF NON-POSSESSORY LIEN WHICH GIVES PREFERENCE TO LABORER WHO WORKS ON JOB FOR PAYMENT OF HIS WAGES.
GR: SIGNER
GE: EMPLOYER
107. LDL-LANDLORD'S L1EN=THE LANDLORD FILES A LIEN AGAINST THE TENANT.
GR: LANDLORD GE: TENANT
108. LEA-LEASE=A CONTRACT WRITTEN OR ORAL FOR THE POSSESSION OF LAND FOR A STIPULATED PERIOD OF TIME IN CONSIDERATION OF PAYMENT.
GR: SIGNER
GE: LEASE
109. LET-LETTER=A WRITTEN COMMUNICATION CONTAINING A GRANT.
GR: SIGNER
GE: WRITTEN TO
110. LIE-LIEN=A CLAIM ENCUMBRANCE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: DEBTOR
111. LIP-LIS PENDENS=A PENDING LAWSUIT. A NOTICE FILED IN PUBLIC RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF WARNING ALL PERSONS THAT THE TITLE TO CERTAIN PROPERTY IS IN LITIGATION.
GR: SIGNER
GE: DEBTOR
112. LPA-LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT=A PARTNER IN A VENTURE WHO HAS NO MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY AND WHOSE LIABILITY IS RESTRICTED TO THE AMOUNT OF HIS INVESTMENT.
GR: SIGNER
GE: THE PARTNERSHIP
113. LVT-LIVING TRUST=TRUST CREATED TO MONETARILY SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL UNTIL DEATH.
GR: SIGNER
GE: BENEFICIARY
114. LVW-LIV1NG WILL=DIRECTIVE TO PHYSICIANS WITH PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 4590 (H).
GR: SIGNER
GE: BENEFICIARY
115. MAC-MAP CORRECTION=WHEN A MAP IS FILED FOR CORRECTION.
GR: MAP NAME
GE: CORRECTION
116. MAN-MANUAL=NOT IN USE
117. MAP-MAP=ALL THE MAPS FROM THE COUNTY AND CITY ARE RECORDED IN THE EL PASO COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE.
GR:MAP
GE: SUBDIVIDISION
118. MDT-MASER DEED OF TRUST=A DEED OF TRUST WITH ARTICLE 1 SECURITY.
GR: COMPANY FILING MASTER DEED OF TRUST
GE: BORROWERS
119. MEL-MECHANICS LIEN CONTRACTS CONTRACT=FOR IMPROVEMENTS WITH TRANSFER LIEN.
GR: OWNER
GE: CONTRACTOR
TR: TRANSFER BANK
120. MEM-MEMO'RANDUM=MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT OR MEMORANDUM OF TRUST (TREAT LIKE AGREEMENT). BOTH PARTIES SIGN.
GR: ONE PARTY
GE: SECOND PARTY
121. MER-MERGER=NOT IN USE
122. MGO-MINERAL, GAS, OIL LEASE=NOT IN USE
123. MIN-MINUTES=MEMORANDA OR NOTES OF A TRANSACTION OR PROCEEDING.
GR: SIGNER
GE: KNOWN TO THE PUBLIC
124. MLD-MTNERAL DEED=NOT IN USE
125. MOR-MORTGAGES=IS A CONDITIONAL TRANSFER OF PLEDGE OR REAL PROPERTY AS A SECURITY FOR THE PAYMENT OF DEBT.
GR: BUYER
GE: LENDER
126. MOT-MINUMENTOFTITLE=NOT IN USE
127. NFL-NOTICE OF FEDERAL TAX LIEN=FILED INADVERTENTLY (OVERSIGHT).
GR: SIGNER
GE: TAXPAYER
128. NOE-NOTICE=FORMAL WAY TO GIVE NOTICE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: OWNER OR LEGAL DESCRIPTION
129. NOT-NOTE=A WRITTEN DOCUMENT OF CREDIT TO ATTEST A DEBT.
GR: BORROWER
GE: LENDER
130. NTS-NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE=A NOTICE RECORDED IN THE COUNTY CLERK OF EL PASO COUNTY 21 DAYS PRIOR TO THE SALE THAT IS HELD EVERY FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH IN THE LOBBY OF THE COURTHOUSE.
GR: TRUSTEE
GE: LEGAL DESCRIPTION
GE: BORROWER
131. ODN-ORDINANCE=A MUNICIPAL REGULATION, A LAW SET FORTH BY A GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY.
GR:CITY
GE: OWNER OR LEGAL DESCRIPTION
132. ODT-OWELTY DEED OF TRUST=LIKE ANY OTHER DEED OF TRUST BUT WITH ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS.
GR: BORROWER
GE: LENDER
133. OFF-OFFER=AN ACTION OR MOVEMENT INDICATING A PURPOSE OR INTENTION.
GR: SIGNER
GE: OWNER
134. OPT-OPTION=MAINLY IN RENEWING WATER RIGHTS.
GR:CITY
GE: OWNER
135. ORD-ORDER=A MANDATE; PRECEPT; COMMAND OR DIRECTION AUTHORITATIVELY GIVEN.
GR: SIGNER
GE: ORDER GIVEN TO
136. OTH-OATH=A SOLEMN ATTESTATION OF THE TRUTH OR INVIOLABILITY OF ONES WORDS.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PUBLIC
137. OWD-OWELTY DEED=A SUM OF MONEY WHEN TWO PERSONS HAVE EXCHANGED LANDS, BY THE OWNER OF THE LESS VALUABLE ESTATE TO THE OWNER OF THE MORE VALUABLE, TO EQUALIZE THE EXCHANGE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: OWNER
138. PAR-PARTIAL RELEASE OF LIEN=RELATTNG TO A PART RATHER THAN THE WHOLE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: OWNER OF NOTE
139. PAT-PATENT=AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT CONFERRING A RIGHT OR PRIVILEGE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: THE PATENT
140. PER-PERMIT=A WRITTEN WARRANT OR LICENSE GRANTED BY ONE HAVING AUTHORITY.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PERMIT UNTO
141. PET-PETITION=TO MAKE A REQUEST.
GR: SIGNER
GE: THE LEGAL
142. PLP-PLOT PLAN=A MAP OF A SPECIFIC AREA (A SMALL PIECE OF LAND IN A CEMETERY) ALSO COULD BE BLUE PRINTS OF A HOUSE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: OWNER
143. POA-POWER OF ATTORNEY=POWER OR AUTHORITY GIVEN TO A PERSON TO DISPOSE OF PROPERTY OR INTEREST TO THEM.
GR: SIGNER
GE: POWER UNTO
144. PTD-PARTTTION DEED=A PRIMARY OR ORIGINAL CONVEYANCE BETWEEN TWO OR MORE JOINT TENANTS. GR: SELLER
GE: BUYER OR BUYERS
145. PUR-PUBLIC UTILITY RECORDS=ANNUAL RECORDS FILE.
GR: PUBLIC UTILITIES
GE: PUBLIC
146. QCD-QUITCLAIM DEED=A CONVEYANCE BY WHICH GRANTOR TRANSFERS WHATEVER INTEREST HE/SHE HAS IN THE LAND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR OBLIGATION.
GR: SELLER
GE: BUYER
147. REA-REDEMPTION DEED=NOT TN USE
148. REC-RECEIPT=A WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TAKING OR RECEIVING MONEY OR GOODS WHICH HAVE BEEN PAID OR DELIVERED.
GR: SIGNER
GE: RECEIVER
149. RED-RECEIVERS DEED=NOT IN USE
150. REL-RELEASE=RELEASE OF LIEN, AFTER THE DEBT HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL.
GR: LENDER
GE: BORROWER, ORIGINAL LENDER
151. REP-REPORT=ANNUAL STATEMENT OF PROGRESS.
GR: SIGNER
GE: THE PROGRESS
152. REQ-REQUEST=THE ACT OR AN INSTANCE OF ASKING FOR SOMETHING.
GR: SIGNER
GE: REQUESTING FROM
153. RES-RESTRICTIONS=TO CONFINE WITHIN BOUNDS, DECLARATION OF COVENANT.
GR: SIGNER
GE: LEGAL DESCRIPTION
154. RET-REVOCABLE TRUST=A TRUST IN WHICH THE SETTLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVOKE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: THE TRUST
155. REV-REVOCATION=REVOKING, TO ANNUL BY RECALLING OR TAKING BACK.
GR: SIGNER
GE: REVOKE UNTO
156. RGN-RESIGNATION=TO RESIGN, UNSEAL, CANCEL TO RENOUNCE OR TO GIVE UP.
GR: SIGNER
GE: GIVING NOTICE TO
157. RID-RIDER TO DEED OF TRUST=AN ADDITION TO A DOCUMENT OFTEN ATTACHED ON A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER (A CLAUSE).
GR: BORROWER
GE: LENDER
158. ROD-REMOVAL OF DISABILITIES=TO REMOVE, TO CHANGE TO A DEGREE OR STAGE OF SEPARATION.
GR: SIGNER
GE: THE PERSON BEING REMOVED
159. ROP-RATIFICATION OF REPLAT=NOT IN USE
160. ROT-REMOVAL OF TRUSTEE=TO REMOVE, TO CANCEL TO ANOTHER TRUSTEE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: TRUSTEE BEING REMOVED
161. ROW-RIGHT OF WAY DEED=CONVEYING OR GRANTING A PARCEL OF LAND TO USE AS RIGHT OF WAY OR PASSAGE.
GR: SIGNER
GE:OWNER
162. RPA-REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY=A POWER OF ATTORNEY IS IN GENERAL REVOKED BY THE DEATH OF THE PRINCIPAL, SUSCEPTIBLE OF BEING REVOKED, WITHDRAWN OR CANCELLED.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PERSON BEING REVOKED
163. RSD-RESIGNED ANY PRIOR AGREEMENT OR CONTRACT=NOT IN USE
164. RSL-RESOLUTION=A FORMAL EXPRESSION OF THE OPINION OR WILL OF AN OFFICIAL BODY OR PUBLIC ASSEMBLY, ADOPTED BY VOTE.
GR: SIGNER
GE: OWNER
165. RTF-RATIFICATION=TO RATIFY, APPROVE AND SANCTION. TO MAKE VALID.
GR: SIGNER
GE: OWNER
166. SCP-SURVIVORSHIP OF SPOUSES=WHERE A PERSON BECOMES ENTITLED TO PROPERTY BY REASON OF HAVING SURVIVED ANOTHER PERSON WHO HAD AN INTEREST IN IT.
GR: HUSBAND
GE: WIFE
167. SEA-SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT=SMALL ESTATE IS FILED WHEN THE VALUE OF PROPERTY IS $50,000 OR LESS AND A WILL IS NOT FILED (ONLY APPLIES TO ONE PROPERTY).
GR: COURT
GE: DECEDENT'S ESTATE
168. SHD-SHERIFFS DEED=A DOCUMENT GIVING OWNERSHIP RIGHTS IN PROPERTY TO A BUYER AT A SHERIFF SALE (A SALE COMMONLY BY AUCTION).
GR: SHERIFF
GE: BUYER
169. SOC-STATEMENT OF CORRECTION=NOT IN USE
170. STA-STATEMENT=STATEMENTS IN GENERAL SENSE, AN ALLEGATION, A DECLARATION OF MATTERS OF FACT.
GR: SIGNER
GE: OWNER OF OTHER
171. STL-STATE TAX LIEN=A LIEN FILED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS (MOST COMMON BUSINESS) DELINQUENT TAXES.
TP: TAXPAYER
172. SUA-SUBORDTNATION AGREEMENT=THE ACT OR PROCESS BY WHICH A PERSONS RIGHTS OR CLAIMS ARE RANKED BELOW THOSE OF OTHERS.
GR: BORROWER
GR: 1ST PARTY
GE:2ND PARTY
173. SUI-SUPPLEMENT INDENTURE=NOT IN USE
174. SUP~SUBPOENA=IS A COMMAND TO APPEAR AT A CERTAIN TIME AND PLACE TO GIVE TESTIMONY UPON A CERTAIN MATTER.
PE: PLAINTIFF
DF: PERSON BEING SERVED
175. SUR-SURVEY=THE PROCESS BY WHICH A PARCEL OF LAND TS MEASURED AND ITS BOUNDARIES AND CONTENTS ASCERTAINED; ALSO A MAP, PLAT OR STATEMENT OF THE RESULT OF SUCH SURVEY.
GR: SIGNER
GE: LEGAL DESCRIPTION
176. TER-TERMINATION=TO COME TO AN END IN TIME.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PERSON BEING TERMWATED
177. THE-TEXAS HOME EQUITY LOANS=NOT IN USE
178. TLA-TEXAS LAND AWARD=LAND SOLD BY THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE; REQUEST WE MAKE NOTATION OF AWARD.
GR: SIGNER (TEXAS, STATE OF)
GE: PURCHASER
179. TRA-TRANSFER=TO CONVEY OR REMOVE FROM ONE PLACE OR PERSON TO ANOTHER; THE ASSIGNMENT OR CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY.
GR: SIGNER
GE: TRANSFERRED TO
180. TRC-TRANSCRIPT=A COPY OF AN ORIGINAL WRITING OR DEED AND SUGGESTS THE IDEA OF AN ORIGINAL WRITING.
GR: NAME OF PERSON OR OWNER OF TRANSCRIPT
GE: PUBLIC THE
181. TRD-TRUSTEE DEED=SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S DEED (FORECLOSURE SALE DEED) A PERSON HOLDING PROPERTY IN TRUST.
GR: TRUSTEE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE
GR: PERSON WHO DEFAULTED
GE: BUYER
182. TRU-TRUST OR CERTIFICATE OF TRUST=AN INDENTURE BY WHICH PROPERTY IS TRANSFERRED TO A TRUST.
GR: SIGNER
GE: NAME OF THE LIVING TRUST
183. TWR-TEXAS WATER RESOURCES=SOURCE OF INFORMATION.
GR: TEXAS DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES
GE: ANOTHER COMPANY
184. TXD-TAX DEED=WHERE A PROPERTY IS CONVEYED, GRANTED OR QUITCLAIMED FROM THE CITY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES.
GR: CITY
GE: BUYER
185. UFL-FEDERAL TAX LIEN=FILED ON PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM US.
TP: TAXPAYER
186. VAC-VACATING=TO VACATE A PARCEL OF LAND OR TO GIVE UP A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND.
GR: OWNER
GE: CONVEY UNTO
187. WAD-WARRANTY DEED= A DEED WARRANTING THAT THE GRANTOR HAS A TITLE FREE AND CLEAR OF ALL LIENS AND ENCUMBRANCES AND WILL DEFEND THE GRANTEE AGAINST ALL CLAIMS.
GR: SELLER
GE: CONVEY UNTO
188. WAI-WAIVER=CANCELLATION OR TO RELINQUISH VOLUNTARILY.
GR: SIGNER
GE: COMPANY OR CONTRACTOR
189. WAR-WARRANT=A WRIT THAT GIVES THE SHERIFF OR ANY ENTITY THE AUTHORITY TO SERVE AN INDIVIDUAL.
DF: DEFENDANT
PF: PLAINTIFF
190. WDL-WARRANTY DEED WITH VENDORS LIEN=AS SUMPTION, TO TAKE OR ACQUIRE A MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST FROM SOME PRIOR HOLDER.
GR: SIGNER
GE: BUYER
191. WID-WTTHDRAWAIX=THE ACT OF TAKING BACK OR AWAY SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN GRANTED OR POSSESSED.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PERSON BEING REMOVED
192. WIL-WILL=A LEGAL DECLARATION OF A PERSONS MIND AS TO THE MANNER IN WHICH HE/SHE WOULD HAVE HIS-HER PROPERTY OR ESTATE DISPOSED OF AFTER HIS/HER DEATH.
GR: SIGNER
GE: CONVEY UNTO
193. WLE-WARRANTY DEED WITH RESERVATION OF A LIFE ESTATE=A SPECIAL DEED WHERE GRANTORS GRANT, SELL AND/OR CONVEY SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION OF LEGAL LIFE ESTATE.
GR: SELLER
GE: BUYER
194. WLP-WITHDRAWAL OF LISPENDENS=WITHDRAWING, CANCEL OF PENDING SUIT.
GR: SIGNER
GE: PERSON W/PENDING SUIT
195. WRC-WATER RIGHTS CONTRACT=WHERE AN IRRIGATION WATER CONTRACT HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED BACK TO PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD.
GR: OWNER
GR: EL PASO WATER SERVICE BOARD
196. WRT-WRIT=THE NAME OF A WRIT CONTAINING A COMMAND TO STAY THE PROCEEDINGS AT LAW.
GR: SHERIFF OR COURT
GE: DEFENDANT
197. WST-SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL NOTICE=PERTAINING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE ON A PROPERTY.
GR: SIGNER
GE: LEGAL DESCRIPTION