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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

A term used in deeds of conveyance. At common law, it implied a covenant for quiet enjoyment; 2 Hill. R. P. 366.

So in Kentucky; 1 Pirtle, Dig. 211.

In Maryland it is doubtful; Deakins v. Hollis.

7 G. & J. 311.

In Ohio, in conveyance of freehold, it implies warranty for the grantor’s life; 2 Hill. R. P. 366. In Maine it implies a covenant; Webber v. Webber, 6 Greenl. (Me.) 127. does not imply a covenant In North Carolina; Rickets V. Dickens, 6 N. 0.

343, 4 Am. Dec. 655; nor in England, by statute 8 & 9 Viet, c. 106, i 4.

See Covenant; Gift. The word give, in a statute providing that no person shall give away any intoxicating liquors, etc., does not apply to giving such liquor at private dwellings, etc., imless given to a habitual drunkard, or unless such dwelling, etc., becomes a place of public resort.

O’Neil V. Vermont, 144 U. S. 323, 12 Sup. Ct 693, 36 D. Ed. 450.

See Liquob Laws.

See Liquob Laws.