SECTIONS 1066-1072 - California Statutes

CIVIL CODE

SECTION 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.