McLaurin v. McLaurin
Supreme Court of South Carolina
217 S.E.2d 41 (1975)
- Written by Rebecca Green, JD
Facts
Mrs. J.M. McLaurin conveyed real estate to her husband, Mr. J.M. McLaurin, via a pre-printed deed form that was partially filled in. The deed’s granting clause contained no words of inheritance. The deed’s habendum clause was printed with words of inheritance, but was not filled in with Mr. J.M. McLaurin’s name. The warranty clause was mostly filled in and contained words of inheritance. The trial court held that the deed did not convey a fee-simple title. On appeal, the Supreme Court of South Carolina considered whether the deed conveyed a fee-simple title.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Per curiam)
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