Legal Opinion

Ellis v. Barnes

Supreme Court of North Carolina

Decided March 8, 1950No. 99PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtDenny, J.

In the interpretation of the provisions of a deed, the intention of the grantor must be gathered from the whole instrument and every part thereof given effect, unless it contains conflicting provisions wbicb are irreconcilable, or a provision which is contrary to public policy or runs counter to some rule of law. Willis v. Trust Co., 183 N.C. 267, 111 S.E. 163; Springs v. Hopkins, 171 N.C. 486, 88 S.E. 774.

There is no conflict or repugnancy between the granting and habendum clauses in the deed under consideration, which prevents giving full force and effect to the intent of the grantor as…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Bryant v. . ShieldsSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1942
  2. Bryant v. ShieldsSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1942
  3. Willis v. Mutual Loan & Trust Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1922
  4. Bryan v. . EasonSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1908
  5. Seawell v. . HallSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1923

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Lackey v. Hamlet City Board of EducationSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1963
  2. Springs v. . HopkinsSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1916
  3. Reynolds v. BV Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1965
  4. Dull v. DullSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1950
  5. Pearson v. ChambersCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1973

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