T-57 Agreement to Furnish Title Evidence

AGREEMENT TO FURNISH TITLE EVIDENCE (Form T-57)

STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF

This agreement is entered into this _______ day of _________________, 20____, by and between ___________________________ hereinafter called "Title Attorney", and _____________________________ hereinafter called "Abstracter", for the purpose of providing separate and current title evidence in connection with the preparation of a Title Attorneys' opinion and policy of title insurance.

Abstracter agrees that he will furnish separate and current title evidence in the ordinary course of business upon request from Title Attorney. In consideration of furnishing such title evidence, Title Attorney agrees to pay Abstracter _____ percent of the title policy premium to be charged in connection with the policy before the 10th of the month following receipt of title evidence. Such title evidence shall cover a period beginning not later than January 1, 1979, and shall be sufficient in form for such Title Attorney to render a title opinion to be used in the issuance of an attorney's title insurance policy or form. Abstracter warrants that he maintains an abstract plant in full compliance with §2501.004 of the Insurance Code in and for ___________________ County. Title Attorney is a resident of such county and this agreement is entered into in order that such Title Attorney may engage in the business of Attorney's Title Insurance in such county. This contract is subject to disapproval by the Texas Department of Insurance. Such Contract shall be deemed to be approved until the parties of this contract are notified of disapproval by the Department. The liability of the parties in connection with this contract shall be covered by the rules of law pertaining to independent contractors.

ABSTRACT PLANT

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TITLE ATTORNEY

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The parties hereto understand that within ten (10) days following the execution of this contract, they shall have the responsibility of filing this agreement with the Texas Department of Insurance. Abstracter and title Attorney understand that this agreement may be cancelled by either party with ________ days’ written notice to the other, at his usual business address, and the parties hereto shall promptly notify the Texas Department of Insurance of such cancellation.