New Hampshire § 477-24 - Section 477:24 Unnecessary Words; Construction of Certain Words.
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§ 477-24. Section 477:24 Unnecessary Words; Construction of Certain Words.
The word "grant" in a conveyance of real estate or any interest therein shall be a sufficient word of conveyance without the use of the words "give, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, convey and confirm" or the words "remise, release and forever quitclaim." No covenant shall be implied from the use of the word "grant." In a conveyance or reservation of real estate, the term "heirs," "assigns" or other technical words of inheritance or succession shall not be necessary to convey or reserve an estate in fee. A deed or reservation of real estate shall be construed to convey or reserve an interest in fee simple unless a different intention clearly appears in the deed.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 477-24 ("Section 477:24 Unnecessary Words; Construction of Certain Words.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. 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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