Extracted From:
  A LAW DICTIONARY ..., SIXTH EDITION, 1856
  by John Bouvier
  CHILDS & PETERSON, PHILADELPHIA

CONVEYANCE, contracts. The transfer of the title to land by one or more persons
to another or others. By the term persons is here understood not only natural
persons but corporations. The instrument which conveys the property is also
called a conveyance.... The whole of a conveyance, when it consists of different
parts or instruments, must be taken together, and the several parts of it relate
back to the principal part; ... as a fine;... or a recovery.... When there is no
express agreement to the contrary, the expense of the conveyance falls upon the
purchaser; ... who must prepare and tender the conveyance but .... The expense
of the execution of the conveyance is, on the contrary, always borne by the
vendor....

CONVEYANCER. One who makes it his business to draw deeds of conveyance of lands
for others....
   It is usual also for conveyancers to act as brokers for the seller. In these
cases the conveyancer should examine with scrupulous exactness into the title of
the lands which are conveyed by his agency, and, if this be good, to be very
cautious that the estate be, not encumbered. In cases of doubt he should
invariably propose to his employer to take the advice of his counsel. 
   Conveyancers also act as brokers for the loan of money on real estate,
Secured by mortgage. The same care should be observed in these cases.

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