California Civil Code ARTICLE 4 - Interpretation of Grants

• Section 1066.
  Grants are to be interpreted in like manner with contracts in general, except so far as is otherwise provided in this Article.(Enacted 1872.)
• Section 1067.
  A clear and distinct limitation in a grant is not controlled by other words less clear and distinct.(Enacted 1872.)
• Section 1068.
  If the operative words of a grant are doubtful, recourse may be had to its recitals to assist the construction.(Enacted 1872.)
• Section 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...
• Section 1070.
  If several parts of a grant are absolutely irreconcilable, the former part prevails.(Enacted 1872.)
• Section 1072.
  Words of inheritance or succession are not requisite to transfer a fee in real property.(Enacted 1872.)

Last modified: October 22, 2018