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Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
HABENDUM (Lat.). The clause usually following the granting part of the premises of a deed, which deiines the extent of the ownership in the thing granted to be held and enjoyed by grantee.
3 Washb. R. P. 436.
It commences with the words “to have and to hold,” habendum et tenendum. It is not an essential part of a deed, but serves to qualify, define, or control it; Co. l Att. 6 o, 299; 4 Kent 468; Sumner v. Williams, 8 Mass. 162, 174, 5 Am. Dec. 83; and may be rejected if clearly repugnant to the rest of the deed; Shepp. Touchst.
102. Sec 3 Washb. R. P. 436'; 4 Kent 468; 4 Greenl. Cruise, Dig. 273; Elph. Deeds 217.
HABENTES HOMINES (Lat.). Rich men. Du Cange.