2007 California Civil Code Article 4. Interpretation Of Grants

CA Codes (civ:1066-1072)

1066.  Grants are to be interpreted in like manner with contracts in
general, except so far as is otherwise provided in this Article.



1067.  A clear and distinct limitation in a grant is not controlled
by other words less clear and distinct.



1068.  If the operative words of a grant are doubtful, recourse may
be had to its recitals to assist the construction.



1069.  A grant is to be interpreted in favor of the grantee, except
that a reservation in any grant, and every grant by a public officer
or body, as such, to a private party, is to be interpreted in favor
of the grantor.


1070.  If several parts of a grant are absolutely irreconcilable,
the former part prevails.



1072.  Words of inheritance or succession are not requisite to
transfer a fee in real property.