Maine § 771. - Grant as a word of conveyance
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 771. — Grant as a word of conveyance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 771.. Grant as a word of conveyance
In a conveyance of real estate the word "grant" or the word "convey" shall be a sufficient word of conveyance without the use of the words "give, grant, bargain, sell and convey", and no covenant shall be implied from the use of the word "grant" or "convey". In a release of real estate the word "release" shall be a sufficient word to convey the estate which the grantor has. [PL 1967, c. 377 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Maine Revised Statutes § 771. cover?
Section 771. ("Grant as a word of conveyance") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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