58-2202. Term "heirs" not necessary to estate in fee simple; what shall pass in conveyance of real estate.

58-2202

Chapter 58.--PERSONAL AND REAL PROPERTY Part 6.--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Article 22.--CONVEYANCES OF LAND

      58-2202.   Term "heirs" not necessary to estate in fee simple; whatshall pass in conveyance of real estate.The term "heirs," or other words of inheritance, shall not be necessaryto create or convey an estate in fee simple; and every conveyance of realestate shall pass all the estate of the grantor therein, unless the intentto pass a less estate shall expressly appear or be necessarily implied inthe terms of the grant.

      History:   G.S. 1868, ch. 22, § 2; Oct. 31; R.S. 1923, 67-202.