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SECTION 1066-1072
1066. Grants are to be interpreted in like manner with contracts in general, except so far as is otherwise provided in this Article. 1067. A clear and distinct limitation in a grant is not controlled by other words less clear and distinct. 1068. If the operative words of a grant are doubtful, recourse may be had to its recitals to assist the construction. 1069. A grant is to be interpreted in favor of the grantee, except that a reservation in any grant, and every grant by a public officer or body, as such, to a private party, is to be interpreted in favor of the grantor. 1070. If several parts of a grant are absolutely irreconcilable, the former part prevails. 1072. Words of inheritance or succession are not requisite to transfer a fee in real property.
