Hardy v. Edwards

PARKER, Judge.

In construing a deed it is the duty of the court to ascertain the intent of the grantor as embodied in the entire instrument, and every part of the deed must be given effect if this can be done by any reasonable interpretation. Rouse v. Strickand, 260 N.C. 491, 133 S.E. 2d 151. “Generally stated, the rule is that in order for the court to hold any part of a deed void for repug-nancy, the rejected part must be irreconcilably conflicting with the granting, holding, and warranty clauses.” Reynolds v. Sand Co., 263 N.C. 609, 139 S.E. 2d 888.

Applying these well established principles…