Every grant or devise of real estate, or any interest therein, shall pass all the estate or interest of the grantor or devisor, unless the intent to pass a less estate or interest shall appear by express terms, or be necessarily implied in the terms of the instrument.
Code 1858, § 2006 (deriv. Acts 1851-1852, ch. 33); Shan., § 3672; Code 1932, § 7597; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 64-501.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 5 - Conveyances of Property
§ 66-5-101. Grants or Devises Passing Full Estate
§ 66-5-103. Forms of Conveyances
§ 66-5-104. Execution by Agent or Attorney
§ 66-5-106. Authentication and Registration Required — Formal Ceremonies Unnecessary
§ 66-5-107. Correction of Errors
§ 66-5-108. Preservation, or Extinguishment and Reversion of Mineral Interests
§ 66-5-111. Identification of Specific Mineral Interests to Be Conveyed