Section 46 — Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW)

In conveyance use of word grant unnecessary

In a conveyance executed after the commencement of this Act it shall not be necessary in order to convey land to use the word grant, but any words heretofore proper to convey land, and any other words indicating an intention to convey land, shall be sufficient.

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Related sections

s 44 — No use to result from absence of consideration
s 45 — Grant of easements etc by way of use
s 45A — Reservation of easements etc in conveyances of land
s 47 — Words of limitation in fee
s 50 — Rights of entry etc
s 51A — Execution of instruments by or on behalf of corporations

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