43-4-14. Construction of grant--Limitations--Operative words.
A clear and distinct limitation in a grant is not controlled by other words less clear and distinct.
If the operative words of a grant are doubtful, recourse may be had to its recitals to assist construction.
Source: CivC 1877, §§613, 614; CL 1887, §§3236, 3237; RCivC 1903, §§929, 930; RC 1919, §§531, 532; SDC 1939, §51.1309.