Chap. 210.—A JOINT RESOLUTION in relation to the Torrens system of land
registration and transfer.

Approved February 15, 1901.

Whereas the attention of the public is now being directed to matters
of fundamental importance in connection with the assembling of the
constitutional convention, provided for by this legislature, among which
matters the subject of reform in the land laws of the commonwealth is
daily assuming more and more prominence; and

Whereas certain writings have been laid before this legislature by
Eugene C. Massie, in which many of the defects of the registry system
now prevailing in this commonwealth are set forth, and the advantages
of what is known as the Torrens system of land registration and transfer
are described ; and

Whereas it is claimed that said Torrens system will confer material
benefits upon every owner of real estate in the commonwealth, by clear-
ing and registering titles and rendering the transfer of lands safe, speedy,
and cheap; and

Whereas it is possible that some provision will be made in the new
constitution for the adoption of the principles of said Torrens system
in this commonwealth at such time and in such form as the legislature
may hereafter determine to be wise and expedient;

Resolved, by the house of delegates (the senate concurring), That
Eugene C. Massie, A. Graves, and W. W. Old, be requested to report to
the next session of the general assembly a bill embodying the principles
of said Torrens system with such comments and recommendations con-
cerning its adoption as they may see fit to make.

2. They shall serve without compensation, and the commonwealth shall
be at no expense whatever by reason of their appointment and service.