Alexander M. Burrill 
Law Dictionary 
Glossary Containing Full Definitions of the Principal Terms of the Common and Civil Law, Together With Translations and Explanations of the Various Technical Phrases in Different Languages, Occurring in the Ancient and Modern Reports, and Standard Treatis

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. In modern deeds, the premises usually con tain the specification of the estate granted, and hence the habendum has become in most cases a mere form; but where no estate is mentioned in the premises, the habendum continues to retain its original importance. 4 Kent’s Com. 468. See Shep. Touch. (by Preston, ) 76.