ESCROW
INSTRUCTIONS
Escrow
No: 15120493-383-BSB
Date: October
12, 2005
To:
Alliance Title Company
18831
Von
Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612
Phone
No.: (949) 724-4900 Fax No.: (949) 724-4909
Alliance
Title Company conducts escrow business under License to act as an underwritten
title company No. 368 issued by the State of California Department of
Insurance.
Escrow
to
close on or before: November 3, 2005 (or as soon as Seller deposits all items
required for Buyer's review as listed in "Contingencies" below)
Property
address is: (a leasehold estate in and to) 1173 3rd Avenue West, Dickinson,
ND
Buyer(s)
will deposit with escrow an initial deposit in the amount of
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$2,500.00
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Buyer
will assume the existing loan of record in the approximate amount
of
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$225,000.00
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Prior
to the close of escrow, Buyer will hand you the balance of down
payment
(plus closing costs, if applicable) the sum of
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$47,500.00
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TOTAL
CONSIDERATION
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$275,000.00
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Furthermore,
Seller will execute and deliver any instruments and/or funds which this escrow
requires to show title as indicated below, and Buyer will execute and deliver
any instruments and/or funds which this escrow requires, provided that you
hold
a policy of title insurance herein called for with the usual title company's
exceptions with a liability of $ 275,000.00, describing the property situated
in:
Stark
County, N. Dakota, more specifically described in the title report issue by
Dickison Title dated September 2, 2005.
We
hereby
instruct you to show title to be vested as follows GLEN MAC LEOD, a married
man
as his sole and separate property
At
close
of this escrow, the policy of Title Insurance will contain only the following
"subject to" items, PLUS those items that will reflect the documents being
recorded through escrow.
SUBJECT
TO:
1. Printed
exceptions and conditions and stipulations in said policy
2. CURRENT;
General and Special taxes for fiscal year 2005-2006
3. Assessments
and/or bonds not delinquent
4. Covenants,
conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements and rights of way of record
(if any)
5. Existing
loan of record in the approximate amount of $225,000.00
INSTRUCTIONS:
FINANCING:
Buyer to assume existing loan of record in favor of PENSCO TRUST COMPANY
CUSTODIAN FBO GEORGE E. DENNIS IRA it DE234 in the approximate amount of
$225,000.00 as per its terms and conditions. Seller will cause to be deposited
with Escrow Holder any and all documentation in connection with the transfer
of
the loan and recent statement of account to be approved by buyer prior to close
of escrow.
Escrow
Holder is instructed to adjust the cash through escrow based on the statement
of
account deposited by Seller herein.
ASSIGNMENT
OF LEASE: Seller will cause to be deposited with Escrow Holder any and all
documentation in connection with the assignment of Ground Lease of record and
consent for same, which is how title will be transferred to the subject
property.
CONTINGENCIES:
Seller will provide the following "due diligence" items for buyer's review
and
approval of same within 10 days of receipt thereof:
-tenant
leases and/or rental agreements
-consent
to the assignment of Ground Lease
-consent
to the assumption of the first Note and Mortgage of record
-tenant
estopple agreements
-current
title report
-Seller's
board of Director's approval and any Title Company or Escrow Company required
documentation in connection with the sale of subject property
-YTD
2005
income and expense statement
-copies
of all employment contracts and/or agreements with maintenance or management
personnel.
-any
insurance settlement documentation relative to the storm/hail damage including
bids for repairs and the assignment of said funds
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Seller
represents and warrants that all information provided is true and correct to
the
best of their knowledge. Escrow Holder is licensed in the State of California
and will process and close this transaction according to the usual and customary
practices in the State of California. Parties are advised to disregard any
preprinted reference to California laws/or procedures in the body of these
instructions that do not apply to the subject property state..
Buyer
and
Seller each to pay their own costs and charges as customary in the State of
California
MEMORANDUM
ITEMS:
AS
A
MATTER OF RECORD ONLY, WITH WHICH ESCROW HOLDER IS NOT TO BE CONCERNED AND/OR
LIABLE,
THE FOLLOWING ARE BEING ADDED TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS AS A MEMORANDUM ONLY
TO
THIS
ESCROW.
Buyer
will deposit an additional $250,000.00 into a reserve account to be used for
capital improvement on subject property.
Prorations
A.
Prorate as of close of escrow, on the basis of a 30 day month: Taxes, HOA,
Rents, Interest, and all insurance as required. You are instructed to transfer
any security deposits from Seller to Buyer. You are hereby authorized and
instructed to prorate taxes to the close of escrow. You are also authorized
and
instructed to base your tax prorations upon the current available tax figures
as
shown on your preliminary title referenced above.
FIRPTA
Transferor/Seller
and Transferee/Buyer agree than any calculation, deduction, act or action,
such
as the withholding of funds and/or the payment of taxes, in compliance with
FIRPTA, or any other Internal Revenue Service Code or Regulation, shall be
the
responsibility of the parties herein and per their completed forms for same
provided to Escrow Holder.
SEE
ATTACHED GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Escrow
No.: 15120493-BSB-383
GENERAL
PROVISIONS
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Deposit
of Funds & Disbursements
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All
funds received in this escrow shall be deposited in an non-interest
bearing account in one or more of your general escrow trust accounts
with
any financial institution doing business in the State of California
and
maybe transferred to any other general escrow account or accounts
All
disbursements shall he made by your check or other instrument as
per your
instructions You are authorized not to close escrow or disburse until
good
funds as provided for in California insurance Code Section 12413.1
have
been confirmed in escrow Alliance Title Company shall not be responsible
for any delay in closing if funds received by escrow are not available
for
immediate withdrawal Delays in closing will occur if funding is by
other
than cash, bank wire, cashiers checks or similar type items payable
through a California Bank The accounts wherein funds are deposited
and
disbursed are insured under the specifications and regulations of
the
Federal Depositors insurance Corporation (FDIC). You are not responsible
for these deposits in the event of bank failure, nor will you provide
any
additional insurance on said deposits. Wire
instructions:
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Bank:
Centennial Bank
Routing
No.: 107006981
Address: 13700
E.
Arapahoe Road Englewood, CO 80112
Credit: Alliance
Title Company Account No :2400619
Escrow
No.: 15120493-3 83-BSB
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Unless
otherwise specified in writing, all prorations and/or adjustments
are to
he made as of close of escrow on the basis of a 30-day month As used
herein, the expression, "C.0 E." is defined as "Close of Escrow."
'H.O
Dues,' as used herein, refers to any homeowners association or similar
body which levies monthly or periodic assessments or dues for common
area
maintenance or similar matters You are authorized to insert the actual
date of recording in all notes as to commencement of interest and
due date
of first payment.
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Recordation
of Instruments
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You
are authorized to record any documents delivered through this escrow,
recording of which is necessary or proper in the issuance of the
requested
policy of title insurance Seller/Borrower authorizes Alliance Title
Company to collect fees for recordation of documents Alliance Title
Company has made their best determination of said charges prior to
close
of escrow and the seller or borrower is aware that they may differ
from
the actual fees.
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Authorization
to Execute Assignment of Insurance
Policies
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You
may execute on behalf of the parties hereto, assignments of interest
in
any insurance policies, which are part of this escrow, and forward
them
upon close of escrow to the agent with respect to fire insurance
policies
you shall be fully protected in assuming that such policy is ill
force and
that the necessary premium therefore has been paid. In all acts in
this
escrow relating to insurance, including adjustments, if any, you
shall be
fully protected in assuming that each policy is in force and that
the
necessary premium therefore has been
paid
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Authorization
to Furnish Copies You may furnish a copy of these instructions, amendments
thereto, closing statements and/or any other documents to any real
estate
broker and/or lender involved in this transaction upon request of
such
lenders or brokers
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Personal
Property Taxes No examination or insurance as to the amount of payment
of
personal property taxes is required unless specifically
requested
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The
principals may mutually instruct you to cancel the escrow by delivering
to
you written cancellation instructions executed by all the principals
Upon
receipt of such instructions, you are authorized to comply with them,
and
demand payment of your cancellation charges, Alternatively, any principal
may deliver to you a notice of cancellation executed by that principal.
Upon receipt of such notice, you shall deliver a copy of such notice
to
each of the other principals at the address in this escrow. UNLESS
WRITTEN
OBJECTION TO CANCELLATION IS FILED IN YOUR OFFICE BY A PRINCIPAL
WITHIN
TEN (10) DAYS AFTER DATE OF SUCH MAILING, YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO COMPLY
WITH SUCH NOTICE AND DEMAND PAYMENT OF YOUR CANCELLATION CHARGES.
If
written objection is filed, you are authorized to hold all money
and
instruments in this escrow and take no further action until otherwise
directed, either by the principals' mutual written instructions,
or by
final order of a court of competent
jurisdiction.
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8. Action
in
Interpleader
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The
parties expressly agree that you, as escrow holder, have the absolute
right at your election to file an action in interpleader requiring
the
parties to answer and litigate their several claims and rights among
themselves and you are authorized to deposit with the clerk of the
court
all documents and funds held in this escrow.. In the event such action
is
filed, the parties jointly and severally agree to pay your cancellation
charges and costs, expenses and reasonable attorney's fees which
you are
required to expend or incur in the interpleader action, Upon the
filing of
the action, you shall be fully released from the obligations to further
perform any duties otherwise imposed by the terms of this
escrow,
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9. Termination
of Agency Obligations
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If
there is no action taken on this escrow within six months after the
time
limit date set forth in the escrow instructions or written extension
thereof your agency obligation shall terminate at your option and
all
documents, monies, or other items held by you shall be returned to
the
parties depositing same. This shall not limit your right to withdraw
as
escrow agent from this transaction at any time. In the event of
termination of your agency obligation, the parties shall pay your
fees,
charges and any expenses incurred, which shall be deducted from any
and
all deposits made to escrow
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10. Conflicting
Instructions
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No
notice, demand, or change of these instructions shall be in effect
unless
given in writing Should you before or after close of escrow receive
or
become aware of any conflicting demands or claims with respect to
this
escrow of the rights of any of the parties hereto, or any money or
property deposited herein or affected hereby, you shall have the
right to
discontinue any or all further acts on your part until such conflict
is
resolved to your satisfaction, and you shall have the further right
to
commence or defend any action or proceedings for the determination
of the
conflict as provided in paragraphs 7 and 8 of these General Provisions.
The parties hereto Jointly and severally agree to pay all costs,
damages,
judgments and expenses, including reasonable attomey's fees, suffered
or
incurred by you in connection with, or arising out of this escrow,
including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
a suit in
Interpleader brought by you In the event you file a suit in interpleader
you shall be fully released and discharged from all obligations imposed
upon you in this escrow
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11.
Purchase Contract
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Notwithstanding
the fact that you may have been provided with a copy of the Purchase
Contract in relation to subject property for information purposes,
your
liability to the undersigned is limited solely to your compliance
with
these instructions, and any modifications hereto given in writing
prior to
close of escrow; and any policy of title insurance issued in connection
herewith naming the undersigned as an
insured
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The
undersigned acknowledge that you, as escrow holder, are not charged with the
responsibility of interpreting the provisions of any contract which may be
the
basis for this transaction, or making any disclosures relative to such
provisions, or otherwise, even though you may have been provided a copy of
such
contract for information purposes. Your liability as escrow holder is limited
solely to your compliance with these instructions and any supplements, addendums
and amendments thereto delivered in writing.
12. Funds
Retained in Escrow
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If
for any reason, funds are retained or remain in escrow more than
90 days
after closing date, you are to deduct therefrom a reasonable monthly
charge as custodian thereof of not less than $25.00 per month. Instruments
that are not negotiated within six months are considered stale date
and
are considered to be held in escrow and arc subject to the fees described
above to be assessed from the date of the
instrument
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13.
Usury
You
are
not to be concerned with any question of usury in any loan or encumbrance
involved in the processing of this escrow and you are hereby released of any
responsibility or liability therefore Furthermore, notwithstanding the Note
has
been executed, you are authorized to insert the actual date of recording in
all
Notes as to the commencement of interest and due date of the first payment,
unless otherwise instructed
14.
Indemnity for Attorneys Fees and Costs
In
the
event suit is brought by any party to this escrow, including the title company
or any other party, as against each other or others, including the title
company, claiming any right they may have asagainst each other or against the
title company, then in that event, the parties hereto agree to reimburse,
indemnify and hold harmless the title company from and against any loss,
attorney's fees, expenses and costs incurred by it.
15.
Destruction of Documents
You
are
authorized to destroy or otherwise dispose of any and all documents, papers,
instructions, correspondence and other material pertaining to this escrow at
the
expiration of seven years from the close of escrow or cancellation thereof,
without liability and without further notice to parties to the
transaction
16.
Tax Reporting And Withholding Obligations of the Parties
Federal
Law
Internal
Revenue Code Section 1445 places special requirements for tax reporting and
withholding on the parties to a real estate transaction where the seller is
a
nonresident alien, a non-domestic corporation or partnership, a domestic
corporation or partnership controlled by non- residents or non-resident
corporations or partnerships
With
respect to both California and federal law, the undersigned represents and
warranty to Escrow Agent that the undersigned is relying on an attorney's,
accountant's or other tax specialist's opinion concerning the effect of these
laws on this transaction or on the undersigned's own knowledge of these laws.
The undersigned is not acting on or relying on any statements made or omitted
by
Escrow Agent with respect to tax reporting or withholding
requirements
Seller
is
aware that Federal Tax Law requires that escrow holder be provided with correct
taxpayer identification information Escrow holder must then report the
transaction to the Internal Revenue Service including the seller's social
security number or taxpayer identification number and the gross
consideration.
Federal
Legislation requires that a buyers and a seller most provide the Internal
Revenue Service the Taxpayer identification Number of the party to whom interest
is paid or received. This reporting is the sole responsibility of the buyer
and
the seller. If you will be paying or receiving interest, you are encouraged
to
exchange Taxpayer Identification Numbers at this time Alliance Title Company
is
authorized to provide to the other party your TIN (Social Security Number)
by
providing the other party with a copy of this upon written request
State
Law
In
accordance with Section 18662 of the Revenue & Taxation Code, a buyer may be
requited to withhold an amount equal to 3 and 1/3 percent of the sales price
in
the case of the disposition of California real property interest by
either:
1.
A
seller who is an individual or when the disbursement instructions authorize
the
proceeds to be sent to a financial intermediary of the seller, OR
2.
A
corporate seller that has no permanent place of business in
California
The
buyer
may become subject to penalty for failure to withhold an amount equal to the
greater of 10 percent of the amount required to be withheld or five hundred
dollars ($500.00). However, notwithstanding any other provision included in
the
California statutes referenced above, no buyer will be required to withhold
any
amount or be subject to penalty for failure to withhold if:
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The
sales price of the California real property conveyed does not exceed
one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000..00),
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The
seller executes a written certificate, under the penalty of perjury,
certifying that the seller is a corporation with a permanent place
of
business in California, OR
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The
seller, who is an individual, executes a written certificate, under
the
penalty of perjury, certifying:
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a.
That
the
California real property being conveyed is the seller's principal residence
(within the meaning of Section 121 of the Internal Revenue Code)
b. That
the
California real property being conveyed is or will be exchanged for property
of
like kind (within the meaning of Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code), but only to the
extent
of the amount of gain not required to be recognized for California income tax
purposes under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code,
c. That
the
California real property being conveyed has been compulsorily or involuntarily
converted (within the meaning of Section 1033 of the Internal Revenue Code)
and
that the seller intends to acquire property similar or related in service or
use
so as to be eligible under Section 1033 of the Internal Revenue
Code
d. That
the
California real property transaction will result in a loss for California income
tax purposes
The
Seller is subject to penalty for knowingly filing a fraudulent certificate
for
the purpose of avoiding the withholding requirement The California statutes
referenced above include provisions which authorize the Franchise Tax Board
to
grant a reduced withholding and waivers from withholding on a case-by-case
basis
for corporations or other entities.
The
parties to this transaction should seek the professional advice and counsel
of
an attorney, accountant or other tax specialist's opinion concerning the effect
of this law on this transaction and should not act on any statements made or
omitted by the escrow or closing officer
17.
Supplemental Taxes
Supplemental
tax bills, when issued and posted, may not be immediately available; therefore,
there may be a gap in time where the bill may be posted but we would not have
knowledge of it. Therefore, in the event a supplemental tax bill is issued
by
the County Tax Collector after the date of the above mentioned preliminary
title
report or after the close of escrow and transfer of title, the undersigned
parties agree to handle any adjustment which might result from such supplemental
tax bill directly between themselves.
18.
Exchanges
In
the
event this transaction is an exchange or part of all exchange, the parties
acknowledge the escrow holder has made no representations whatsoever regarding
the sufficiency or effect of this transaction in relation to applicable federal
and state tax laws. It is further acknowledged by the parties that they have
been advised by escrow holder to seek the counsel of their own tax attorney
or
certified public accountant for the determination of any tax consequences of
this exchange.
The
undersigned fully indemnify and hold escrow holder harmless from any loss or
damage which the parties may sustain in the event this transaction fails to
qualify for any special tax treatment.
19.
Amendment to Escrow Instructions and Counterpart Approval
Any
amendment or supplement to these escrow instructions, amendments and supplements
must be in writing. Collectively, these escrow instructions constitute the
entire escrow between the escrow holder and the parties These escrow
instructions, amendments and supplements maybe executed in one or more
counterparts each of which independently shall have the same effect as if it
were the original, and all of which taken together shall constitute one and
the
sanre instructions
20.
Agreement of Co-Operation (Unjust Enrichment)
In
the
event that any party to this escrow receives funds or is credited with funds
that they are not entitled to, for whatever reason, they agree, upon written
demand, to return said funds to the proper party entitled or to the escrow
for
disbursement In the event that suit is brought to enforce the return of said
funds, the parties agree to reimburse the prevailing party their reasonable
attorney fees.
21.
Escrow Responsibility
We
understand that Escrow is acting under this Agreement as a depository only
and
its sole responsibility shall be to comply with the written instructions given
to and accepted by Escrow under this Agreement Your duties under this Agreement
shall be limited to the safekeeping of money,
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instruments,
or other documents received by you as the Escrow Agent, and for the disposition
of the money, instruments or other documents received by you in accordance
with
the instructions contained in this Agreement Escrow shall have no duty,
obligation or responsibility to undertake any of the following actions: (a)
to
inquire into the sufficiency, correctness, genuineness, form, substance, manner
of execution, validity or enforceability of any document; (b) to inform either
Seller or Buyer of any facts which Escrow may have acquired outside the
transaction between Seller and Buyer; (c) for any loss suffered by either Seller
or Buyer attributed to defects in the Title to the Real Properly except for
a
loss caused by Escrow's failure to obtain the required Title insurance or Title
coverage. We will not reveal nonpublic personal customer information to any
external non-affiliated organization unless we have been authorized by the
customer, or are required by law
22.
Fax/Telecopy Instructions
In
the
event Buyer(s), Seller(s) or other Parties to the Escrow utilize "facsimile"
transmitted signed documents, Parties hereby agree to accept, and instruct
the
Escrow Holder to rely upon such documents as if they were bearing the original
signatures. Parties further acknowledge and agree that documents necessary
for
recording by the County Recorder must be original signatures, and therefore,
non
receipt of the original documents to record can delay the close of
escrow
23.
Copy
Quality
Any
copies provided to us from the County Recorder are the best available copies
and
Alliance Title Company is relieved from any liability or responsibility for
the
clarity of the copies
24.
Application of Payoff Funds
Should
a
check or wire be deemed unacceptable by lenders, creditors, lien holders or
beneficiaries of Deeds of Trust, you are authorized to act on our behalf in
requesting the funds, as well as any balance in an impound account, be applied
towards the balance due.
25.
Preliminary Change of Ownership (POOR Statement)
Buyer(s)
will hand you before close of escrow a completed "Preliminary Change of
Ownership" Statement which you are hereby instructed to file accompanied by
the
Grant Decd with the County Recorder; or in the absence or rejection thereof
you
will pay from Buyer's funds an additional $20,00 if required by the County
Recorder It is understood that Escrow does not have sufficient information
to
complete this form and will not be required to furnish information therefore,
In
the event the Preliminary Change of Ownership Statement is rejected, Buyers
understand that they will be required to file a Change of Ownership Statement
that should be mailed to them with the recorded Grant Deed from the County
Recorder's Office, after close of escrow Buyers are aware that by law this
requirement must be met within 45 days from recordation of their Grant Deed
or
they maybe assessed additional penalties SHOULD THE
PARTIES HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE SIGNING OF DOCUMENTS OR THE
INTERPRETATION OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS, THEY ARE ADVISED TO CONSULT THEIR
ATTORNEY.
If
these
instructions refer to a sale, the seller agrees to sell and the buyer agrees
to
buy the property herein described upon the terms hereof. Alliance Title Company
is specifically directed to follow these instructions only and has no
responsibility to follow the terms of any prior agreements entered into between
the parties herein. It is agreed and understood that these Escrow Instructions
shall be the whole and only agreement between the parties with regard to the
instructions to, and obligations of, Alliance Title Company, and shall supersede
and cancel any prior instructions. The undersigned parties jointly and severally
agree to hold Alliance Title Company harmless from and against any and all
damages or liability, therefore, loss, costs, charges, attorneys' fees or other
expenses which Alliance Title Company shall or may at any time suffer, sustain
or incur by reason of or in consequence of complying with the foregoing
instructions
Although
time is of the essence in these instructions, they shall be effective until
revoked by written demand and authorization satisfactory to you, or as defined
in paragraph #9 of these General Provisions.
I
agree
to pay usual buyer's charges as customary in County. All disbursements are
to be
made by your company check.
Buyer's
refund, if any, will be disbursed in the form of one check payable to the order
of ALL Buyers unless Escrow Holder is provided with written instructions from
all Buyers to do otherwise. Such checks require the personal endorsement of
all
payees to be negotiable.
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The
foregoing terms, provisions, conditions, and instructions, and those "General
Provisions" contained herein are hereby approved and accepted in their entirety
and concurred in by me. I will hand you necessary documents called for on my
part to comply with Escrow Instructions shown above, within the time as above
provided, pay your escrow charges, my recording fees, charges for evidence
of
title as called for, whether or not this escrow is consummated.
BUYER:
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Glen Mac Leod 10/17/05
GLEN
MAC LEOD Date
Tax
ID Number:___________
I/We
approve of the foregoing instructions and agree to sell and will deliver to
you
a properly executed Grant Deed, papers, instruments and/or funds required from
me within the time limit specified herein, which you are authorized to deliver
when you can issue your policy of title insurance as set forth above. I/We
agree
to pay any personal property taxes, or escaped assessments properly chargeable
to me. You are instructed to use the money and record the instruments to comply
with said instructions and to pay all encumbrances of record necessary without
further approval including prepayment penalties to show title as herein
provided. I agree to pay all customary costs and such other charges that are
advanced for my account regardless of the consummation of this escrow, deducting
same from my net sale proceeds. The undersigned Seller(s) hereby instruct
Alliance Title to disburse their proceeds as follows:
Hold
check for pick up at your Alliance Title office in/at
_____________________
X
Authorize check to be picked up by:
Name:
Jim
Brondino
Call
when
check is ready for pickup, phone #_______, contact
Mail
check to: Name: _______________
Address:
_____________
Transfer
proceeds to: Escrow No.____________
Title
company _________________
Address
_________________
Other
-(ie: Overnight mail) - see attached sheet for further instructions
SELLER:
SECURED
DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT LTD
A
NEVADA CORPORATION
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Jan Wallace Oct.
14, 2005
JAN
WALLACE, PRESIDENT Date
Tax
ID
Number: 80-0068489
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