New Jersey Court of Chancery November 24, 1908 (Rowley v. Bowyer)

Leaking, V. C.

The delivery of a deed of conveyance of real estate is essential to its validity. Its delivery is a matter of intention, and the acts *82and declarations of the grantor are evidence of his intention. It is not delivered unless or until it is the intention of the grantor to perfect the instrument and make it presently effective as a conveyance.