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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 39. Conveyances § 39-1.1. In construing conveyances court shall give effect to intent of the parties

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In construing a conveyance executed after January 1, 1968, in which there are inconsistent clauses, the courts shall determine the effect of the instrument on the basis of the intent of the parties as it appears from all of the provisions of the instrument.

(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not prevent the application of the rule in Shelley's case.

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