09/12/2007
As may be observed above, the role of the notary is important in guaranteeing the statements the vendor usually makes at the time the sale takes place.
In particular, the vendor is obliged to make known how the asset he is about to sell came into his hands.
It may be that he purchased it for a consideration in the normal way, or that he has occupied it for a sufficient number of years to avert any danger of eviction.
It may be, however, that the property was donated to the vendor or