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CHAP. XXXVI: SURRENDERS.

A Surrender is an Instrument testify∣ing with apt words, that the particu∣lar Tenant of Lands, or Tenements for life, or years, doth sufficiently consent, that he which hath the next imme∣diate Remainder, or Reversion thereof, shall also have the particular estate of the same in possession; and that he yeildeth, or giveth the same to him for ever; Surrender ought forthwith to give a present possession of the thing Surrendred unto him which hath such an estate, where it may be drowned.

A Joynt-Tenant cannot surrender to his fellow.

Estating of things that may not be grant∣ed without a Deed, may be determined by the Surrender of the Deed to the Tenant of the Land.

Lease for years cannot surrender before his Term begin; he may grant, he cannot sur∣render part of his Lease.

Surrenders are in two manners;

• In Deed.
• In Law.

A Surrender in Law, is when the Lessee for years, doth take a new Lease for more years.

A Surrender in Deed, must have suffici∣ent words to prove the assent, and will of the Surrenderer to Surrender; and that the o∣ther do also thereunto agree.

The husband may Surrender his Wifes Do∣wer for his life, and her Lease for ever.

By Deed Indented, a man may Surrender upon condition.