Habendum Clause

Definition: A habendum clause describes the estate or interest that the grantee receives under a deed; it is traditionally associated with the words to have and to hold.

Example

A deed's habendum language describes the interest being conveyed as a fee simple estate.

Keep the distinction clear

The granting clause performs the transfer; the habendum helps describe the interest. Read the whole deed rather than treating either clause as a separate contract.

Related terms

Granting Clause · Fee Simple Estate · Life Estate

Keep studying

Deeds, Abstracts, Title Opinions, and Title Insurance

References: Justia Legal Dictionary: habendum

Pronunciation (US): huh-BEN-duhm klawz (capitals show stress)

Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster