Sparks v. Sparks
Supreme Court of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Jordan, Justice.
We affirm. The rules of construction which apply to a conveyance by deed are applicable to a conveyance included in the terms of a divorce decree. Under such rules "if the terms of the description are uncertain, the deed shall be construed most favorably for the grantee.” Ray v. Pease, 95 Ga. 153, 171 (22 SE 190); Thompson v. Hill, 137 Ga. 308, 317 (73 SE 640). "Where *236a deed contains two descriptions of the land conveyed, one general and the other particular, if there is any repugnance, the latter will prevail.” Osteen v. Wynn, 131 Ga. 209, 213 (62 SE 37, 127 ASR 212). And, to…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Osteen v. WynnSupreme Court of Georgia · 1908
- Thompson v. HillSupreme Court of Georgia · 1912
- Ray v. PeaseSupreme Court of Georgia · 1894
- Harlan v. EllisSupreme Court of Georgia · 1944