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To transfer title to real property from a grantor to a grantee by a deed containing words of conveyance and delivered with intent to pass title.
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Gwen Gallagher accepted a deed from Gable Construction at closing that contained no repair covenant. After discovering needed roof work, Gwen sued on the purchase contract. The court held that acceptance of the deed merged the contract into the deed, discharging the unembodied promise and leaving Gwen without a contract remedy.
Gina Griffin challenged a federal statute regulating interstate commerce. The court upheld the law, noting that Article I Section 1 vests all legislative powers granted by the Constitution in Congress, authorizing the enactment.
Guillermo Guzman sued Guardian Insurance alleging breach without pleading any facts showing a contract or damages. The court granted the insurer's motion under Rule 12(b)(6), dismissing the complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
George Garcia was convicted after a jury trial marred by evidentiary errors. On motion, the court vacated the judgment and granted a new trial under Rule 33(a) because the interest of justice required it.
Giana Greco's lease expired, yet she remained in possession without asserting superior title. The court recognized an estate at sufferance under Restatement (First) of Property § 22, allowing the landlord to treat her as a wrongful holdover tenant.
Gulfstream Aviation sought an interlocutory injunction against a competitor's construction. The court refused relief after weighing the extent of the threat of irreparable harm to the plaintiff under Restatement (Second) of Torts § 936(2)(a) and finding it insufficient.
A deed must include a writing, identification of grantor and grantee, words of conveyance, a property description, the grantor's signature, and delivery with intent to pass title.
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Yes. Under the merger doctrine, acceptance of the deed at closing merges the contract into the deed, discharging unembodied promises unless fraud, mutual mistake, or a collateral agreement is shown.
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A grant may be made by general warranty deed, special warranty deed, or quitclaim deed, each carrying different covenants or none at all.
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