grantor-grantee index
n. a set of books and/or computerized lists found in the office of every County Recorder or Recorder of Deeds which lists all recorded transfers of title by deed (as well as liens,

gratuitous
adj. or adv. voluntary or free.

gravamen
n. Latin for "to weigh down," the basic gist of every claim (cause of action) or charge in a complaint filed to begin a lawsuit. Example: in an accident case, the gravamen may be the negligence of the defendant, and in a contract case,

gross income
n. in calculating income tax, the income of an individual or business from all sources before deducting allowable expenses, which will result in net income. See also: income tax.

gross negligence
n. carelessness which is in reckless disregard for the safety or lives of others, and is so great it appears to be a conscious violation of other people's rights to safety.

guarantee
1) v. to pledge or agree to be responsible for another's debt or contractual performance if that other person does not pay or perform. Usually, the party receiving the guarantee will first try to collect or obtain performance from the debtor before t ...

guarantor
n. a person or entity that agrees to be responsible for another's debt or performance under a contract if the other fails to pay or perform. See also: guarantee.