Grants are to be interpreted in like manner with contracts in general, except so far as is otherwise provided in this Article.

A clear and distinct limitation in a grant is not controlled by other words less clear and distinct.

If the operative words of a grant are doubtful, recourse may be had to its recitals to assist the construction.

A grant is to be interpreted in favor of the grantee, except that a reservation in any grant, and every grant by a public officer or body, as such, to a private party, is to be interpreted in favor of the grantor.

If several parts of a grant are absolutely irreconcilable, the former part prevails.

Words of inheritance or succession are not requisite to transfer a fee in real property.