Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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Conveyancing

The act or business of drafting and preparing legal instruments, esp. those (such as deeds or leases) that transfer an interest in real property."Conveyancing is the art or science of preparing documents and investigating title in connection with the creation and assurance of interests in land. Despite its connection with the word conveyance', the term in practice is not limited to use in connection with old system title but is used without discrimination in the context of all types of title." Peter Butt, Land Law 7 (2d ed. 1988).

conveyancing counsel

Three to six lawyers who are appointed by the Lord Chancellor to assist the High Court of Justice with opinions in matters of property titles and conveyancing. - Also termed conveyancing counsel of the Supreme Court; (formerly) conveyancing counsel to the Court of Chancery.