Cal. Prob. Code § 21122

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 21122 - Words given ordinary and grammatical meaning

The words of an instrument are to be given their ordinary and grammatical meaning unless the intention to use them in another sense is clear and their intended meaning can be ascertained. Technical words are not necessary to give effect to a disposition in an instrument. Technical words are to be considered as having been used in their technical sense unless (a) the context clearly indicates a contrary intention or (b) it satisfactorily appears that the instrument was drawn solely by the transferor and that the transferor was unacquainted with the technical sense.

Ca. Prob. Code § 21122

Amended by Stats 2002 ch 138 (AB 1784),s 30, eff. 1/1/2003.