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Chattel Mortgage with Power of Sale

Know all men by these presents, that I, A.B., in consideration of the sum of $________ paid by C.D., have bargained and sold, and by these presents do hereby sell and convey to said C.D. the following goods, and chattels, to-wit: (describe the articles mortgaged, or refer to them as the goods and chattels mentioned in the schedule hereto annexed), and which is now in my possession.

Whereas, the said A.B. is justly indebted to C.D. in the sum of $________, payable on the ____ day of ________, 19__, with interest at ten per cent from the ____ day of ________, 19__ (upon a promissory note of even date herewith, or for goods sold and delivered).

Now the condition of the above obligation is such that if the said A.B. shall well and truly pay said C.D. said sum of money and interest when the same shall become due, then this conveyance shall be void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. It is also agreed that said A.B. may retain possession of the said mortgaged property until said debt becomes due. But if default be made in the payment of said sum or any part thereof, the said C.D. and his assigns are hereby authorized to sell said goods and chattels, or so much thereof as will be necessary to satisfy the amount then due, together with the costs and expenses incurred by reason of said default.

(Signed) A.B.
In the presence of E.F.

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Mortgage on Goods and Chattels—Another Form

Know all men by these presents, that A.B., residing at ________, of the first part, for securing the payment of the ________, hereinafter mentioned, and in consideration of the sum of $1, to ________ in hand paid, at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents, by C.D., of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, ha____ granted, bargained, sold, and assigned, and by these presents do ____ grant, bargain, sell, and assign unto the said part____ of the second part, all ________ now remaining and being ________.

To have and to hold, all and singular, the goods and chattels above bargained and sold, or intended so to be, unto the said part____ of the second part, ________ executors, administrators, and assigns forever. And the said part____ of the first part, for ________ heirs, executors, and administrators, all and singular, the said goods and chattels above bargained and sold unto the said part____ of the second part, ________ executors, administrators, and assigns, against the said part____ of the first part, and against all and every person or persons whomsoever shall and will warrant, and by these presents forever defend.