John, as Grantor, Signed a Deed for Some Farmland to His

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Essay

John, as grantor, signed a deed for some farmland to his best friend William, as grantee. John did not give the deed to William but instead kept it with his private papers in his bank safety deposit box. Does William own the farmland described in the deed? Explain your answer.

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