A grant made by the owner of an estate for life or years, purporting to transfer a greater estate than the owner could transfer lawfully, does not work a forfeiture of the owner’s estate but passes to the grantee all the estate which the grantor could lawfully transfer.

Need help reviewing a real estate contract?
Have it reviewed by a lawyer, get answers to your questions and move forward with confidence.
Connect with a lawyer now

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 47-10-09

  • Grantor: The person who establishes a trust and places property into it.