Tile, usually clay or cement, used in a disposal field.

An area geographically set apart for a specific purpose, such as a congressional district or drainage district. The boundaries of one may overlap the other.

To take away. The opposite of invest.

Different estates in the same property, such as the interest of owner, lessee, mortgagee, etc.

See: Split Rate.

A dividing into shares of a fund of money or property for distribution, as among shareholders of a corporation. The money or property distributed is the dividend.

Ratio of cash flow to cash invested, expressed as a percentage.

A boundary, commonly of a farm. Seldom used.

A term used in ranching to describe the fence separating pastures.

See: Department of Real Estate.

(1)A wall between two buildings, but not a part of either. (2) A wall which divides a building into rooms. Differs from a partition in that it is load-bearing.

(1) A platform used for loading and unloading ships, trucks, or railroad cars. (2) A landing pier for boats. (3) The part of a courtroom where a prisoner is kept.

See: Advancements.

See: Instrumen).

A charge by an escrow agent, attorney or other person for preparing the documents for a sale or loan.

Stamps, similar to postage stamps, affixed to a deed, showing the amount of transfer tax paid. Most states now “stamp” the deed rather than actually affixing a stamp.

A state tax on the sale of real property, based on the sale price or equity transferred, being $ .55 for each $500 of the taxable amount in most states. Some states use $1.10 per $1000; $ .50 per $500; $1.00 per $1000.

A mechanical device for holding logs together in a logging operation; usually has some type of claw which penetrates the wood.

(1) A bumper around a boat to prevent damage. (2) A buoy with a ring for mooring.