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quit-claim deed

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From 78 U.S. 217 - May v. Le Claire · 1870Most cited · 114 citing opinions

having acquired his title by a quit-claim deed, he cannot be regarded as a bona fide purchaser without notice. In such cases the conveyance passes the title as the grantor held it, and the grantee takes only what the grantor could lawfully convey.