One day, a nosy visitor finds a deed in the attic of a house. The deed is signed by the grantor, who is deceased, but the grantee is not named. The visitor writes in his own name and attempts to record the deed. However, the deed will probably not hold up because:

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Elena Roberson

Social Studies

6 June, 04:21

One day, a nosy visitor finds a deed in the attic of a house. The deed is signed by the grantor, who is deceased, but the grantee is not named. The visitor writes in his own name and attempts to record the deed. However, the deed will probably not hold up because:

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Shannon · Answer 1

no consideration or intent to deliver

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that this deed will probably not hold up due to there being no consideration or intent to deliver. In order for a deed to be accepted as valid it must follow certain rules, these being that it must be in writing, contain a legal description, have a granting clause, contain consideration, and finally be signed by the grantor. Otherwise anyone can falsify a deed.