Montana § 70-1-516 - Interpretation Against Grantor -- Exception
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 70-1-516 — Interpretation Against Grantor -- Exception, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70-1-516. Interpretation Against Grantor -- Exception
Interpretation against grantor -- exception. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 70-1-516
What does Montana Code Annotated § 70-1-516 cover?
Section 70-1-516 ("Interpretation Against Grantor -- Exception") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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