California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 2 — Property, Part 4 — Acquisition of Property, Title 4 — Transfer, Chapter 1 — Transfers in General, Article 4 — Interpretation of Grants, Section 1067

A clear and distinct limitation in a grant is not controlled by other words less clear and distinct.

Notes

Establishes that a clear and distinct limitation written in a grant controls over other language in the grant that is less clear and distinct. The provision gives priority to the definite limitation in construing the grant and states no separate exception, deadline, or additional interpretive condition.

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