A clear and distinct limitation in a grant is not controlled by other words less clear and distinct.
If the operative words of a grant are doubtful, recourse may be had to its recitals to assist construction.
S.D. Codified Laws § 43-4-14
Construction of grant--Limitations--Operative words
Source: CivC 1877, §§ 613, 614; CL 1887, §§ 3236, 3237; RCivC 1903, §§ 929, 930; RC 1919, §§ 531, 532; SDC 1939, § 51.1309.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.