Escrow & Title
In Minnesota, a deed that contains the phrase 'to have and to hold' is using which traditional deed clause?
AThe granting clause
BThe habendum clause ('to have and to hold')✓ Correct
CThe seisin clause
DThe description clause
Explanation
The habendum clause ('to have and to hold') defines the extent of the ownership being transferred. It often begins with these words and describes the type of estate being conveyed (e.
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