Property Ownership
The 'habendum clause' in a Georgia deed typically states:
AA. The consideration paid for the property
BB. The type of estate being conveyed ('to have and to hold')✓ Correct
CC. The property's legal description
DD. The closing date and place
Explanation
The habendum clause (from the Latin 'to have and to hold') defines the extent of the estate being conveyed. It must be consistent with the granting clause.
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