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§ 46:5-7 — Liberal construction as to grantee and strict construction against grantor

New Jersey § 46:5-7
JurisdictionNew Jersey
Title 46PROPERTY

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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 46:5-7 (2026).

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Sections 46:5-3 to 46:5-6 of this title shall be construed as remedial, and shall be construed liberally in favor of the grantee and strictly against the grantor in any deed or instrument mentioned therein.

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§ 46:5-1
Certain words in quitclaim deeds construed
§ 46:5-2
"Grantor" , "grantee" , "release" construed
§ 46:5-3
Conveyance by quitclaim without reservation in favor of grantor; effect as conveyance by deed of bargain and sale; grantee bona fide purchaser
§ 46:5-4
Conveyance by quitclaim with reservation in favor of grantor; effect as conveyance by deed of bargain and sale; grantee bona fide purchaser
§ 46:5-5
Conveyance by quitclaim prior to July 4, 1931; effect after record as conveyance by deed of bargain and sale; exceptions
§ 46:5-6
Conveyance by quitclaim and record thereof as evidence; validity as to subsequent judgment creditors, purchasers and mortgagees
§ 46:5-7
Liberal construction as to grantee and strict construction against grantor
§ 46:5-8
Intention in enactment of sections 46:5-3 to 46:5-6
§ 46:5-9
Registered mortgages not affected
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