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 456 I^ypEX. GIANTS FROM KW& {continued). Page Revenue, grants of, restrained . . . 387 Choses in action assignable by and to Crown, when; and prerogative herein . . . 887, 8 King may grant contingency or mere possibility, and exemption from future liability, when— (Sec Ex- emptions.) .... 388, 9 Not an annuity, when . . . . . 389 King cannot grant to stranger lands seized and claimed by him till after office found and returned 253, &c. But the subject claiming is on certain terms entitled to a lease or grant of the lands in dispute . 355, &c. 2. Grants from and to King, how effected. By record only in general as to realty . . 389, 90 How letters patent obtained and ceremony . . 390 When record not necessary to transfer from Crown 390, 1 In general Crown takes by record only ; when other- wise . . . .391 3. Construction qf-^uncertaiuiies, misrecitals, deceit, ^c. General rule of construction . . 39 1, 2 General grant does not pass royal franchises, &c. . 392 What not under word " appurtenances" . • ibid. Shall not operate to two purposes not expressed ; shall not operate presumptively, and instances . . 393 A liberal interpretation . . • . ibid. Especially if grant be ' by royal grace, &c.*. . 394 Or for valuable consideration. * . . ibid. If capable of constructions and one void. . ibid. Uncertainty, avoids, and instances. . 394,5 Aliter if capable of being reduced to certainty. 395 Rules as to necessity of noticing existing interests, &c. in granting reversion. . • 396, 7 Mistaken conclusion as to King's title, or as to unim- portant consideration, &c, how it affects grant 397 Misrecital as to thing for King's benefit, or real con- sideration, its effect. . . 397,8 Difference whose misrecital. . . 397