Maine § 461. - Prior conveyances
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 461. — Prior conveyances, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 461.. Prior conveyances
Any conveyance made prior to October 3, 1973 which conveyed land abutting upon a town or private way, county road or highway shall be deemed to have conveyed all of the grantor's interest in the portion of such road or way, which abutted said land unless the grantor shall have expressly reserved his title to such road or way by a specific reference thereto contained in said conveyance. This section shall not apply to any conveyance of a lot or lots by reference to a recorded plan. [PL 1973, c. 788, §165 (AMD).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 461.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 461. cover?
Section 461. ("Prior conveyances") 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.
How do I cite Maine § 461.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 461. apply to my situation?
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