If the operative words of a grant are doubtful, recourse may be had to its recitals to assist the construction.
Cal. Civ. Code § 1068
Interpretation of Grants
Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case People v. Thompson (1954)
Most recently applied in 25 Cal. App. 4th 11 - Golden West Baseball Co. v. City of Anaheim (May 1994)
Enacted 1872.
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