Which clause identifies the grantor and grantee and may include their addresses?

• A. Granting clause
• B. Hasbendum clause
• C. Vesting clause
• D. Execution clause

Answer: (C)

The essential idea here is how ownership and the parties to that ownership are defined in a deed. The vesting clause is where the deed specifies who will hold title and in what form, and it often includes the names of the grantor and grantee and may even list their addresses to clearly identify the parties. This is why this clause best matches the prompt: it directly sets out who owns the property after the transfer and how they hold it.

Think of it in terms of ownership structure: the vesting clause not only names the people or entities taking title but also indicates whether the interest is held solely, jointly, or in some other form (for example, tenants in common or joint tenants). This practical identification and the potential for addresses to appear there help confirm who is involved in the transaction and how they will hold title.

Other clauses serve different purposes. The granting clause states the act of transfer itself, the habendum clause describes the extent of the estate being conveyed, and the execution clause covers signing and delivery. While these are important, they don’t focus on identifying the parties and their chosen form of ownership as directly as the vesting clause.