Hart v. Gardner
Citations
- 74 Miss. 153
Syllabus
<p>1. Deed. Life estate. “ Convey and iva/i-r ant.” Code 1892,^2479.</p> <p>Under 2479, code 1892, the words “convey and warrant” are effective “to transfer all the right, title, claim and possession” of the grantor only when an intention to convey a less estate is not expressed in the deed.</p> <p>2. Same. Construction.</p> <p>The proper end of all rules of construction is to effect the intention of the parties to the instrument, and this is true of deeds as well as of other writings.</p>
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- surety not bound by stipulation in suit to which it was not a party
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Judges: Whitfield
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