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Grantee - A person who acquires an interest in land by deed, grant or other written instrument.

Grantor: - A person who, by a written instrument, transfers to another interest in land.

"Good Faith" or "Mortgage Savings" CLAUSE: A clause in CC & R's which provides that " a violation thereof shall not defeat or render invalid the lien of any mortgage or deed of trust made in good faith and for value."

Good Faith Purchaser or Mortgagee: A person who buys or lends in good faith, that is, without notice of any existing problem, where value is paid or lent.

Grant: A transfer of real estate, between individuals, by deed. A transfer of real estate from a sovereign is accomplished by patent or royal decree.

Grant Deed: One of the many types of deeds used to transfer real property. Contains warranties against prior conveyances or encumbrances. When title insurance is purchased, warranties in a deed are of little practical significance.

Guardian: A person appointed by a court to manage the person and/or property of one who is legally incompetent to handle his/her own affairs.