§ 44-5-34. Construction of Inconsistent Clauses in Deed; Ascertainment of Intention of Parties

If two clauses in a deed are utterly inconsistent, the former shall prevail; but the intention of the parties should, if possible, be ascertained from the whole instrument and carried into effect.

History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2656; Code 1868, § 2655; Code 1873, § 2697; Code 1882, § 2697; Civil Code 1895, § 3607; Civil Code 1910, § 4187; Code 1933, § 29-109.