Property Ownership
In Wyoming, a deed must contain a granting clause. What is the purpose of the granting clause?
ATo specify the purchase price
BTo express the grantor's intention to convey a specific interest to the grantee✓ Correct
CTo describe the property boundaries
DTo state the recording information
Explanation
The granting clause (also called the words of conveyance) expresses the grantor's present intention to transfer a specific interest to the grantee. Words such as 'grant, bargain, sell, and convey' or 'quitclaim and convey' indicate what type of deed and what type of interest is being transferred.
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