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size=2 face=Arial>See United Of Florida Inc. v Illini
Federal Savings & Loan, 341 So. 2d 793. for the proposition that a
mortgage is not an "interest in property" as contemplated by ch 713. Old
case, but maybe still valid.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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a construction lender bond off aconstruction lien?<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
<DIV></DIV><FONT color=black size=2 face=arial>Bingo<BR><BR>
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<DIV class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">One could make the argument
that Florida is considered a “lien” state and case law has held that a mortgage
is not a transfer of “interest” in real property and therefore does not need two
subscribing witnesses. Good question though. Let me know if you find
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<B>On Behalf Of </B>Gibbons, Michael<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, February 05, 2013
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<DIV class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Yes. The lender has “an
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