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general words.Language used in deeds to convey not only the specific property described in the conveyance but also all easements, privileges, and appurtenances that may belong to the property. [Cases: Deeds 117.C.J.S. Deeds §§ 238–241.] [Blacks Law 8th]

General Welfare Clause.U.S. Const. art. I, § 8, cl. 1, which empowers Congress to levy taxes and pay debts in order to provide for the country’s general welfare. • The Supreme Court has broadly interpreted this clause to allow Congress to create, for example, the social-security system. — Also termed Welfare Clause. [Cases: United States…

general welfare.See WELFARE(1). [Blacks Law 8th]

general warranty deed.See warranty deed under DEED. [Blacks Law 8th]

general warrant.See WARRANT(1). [Blacks Law 8th]

general warranty.See WARRANTY(1). [Blacks Law 8th]

general verdict with interrogatories.See VERDICT. [Blacks Law 8th]

general verdict subject to a special case.See VERDICT. [Blacks Law 8th]

general-verdict rule.The principle that when a general verdict is returned on multiple causes of action (or theories of recovery), it is presumed on appeal that the jury found in the prevailing party’s favor on each cause of action. [Cases: Appeal and Error 930(4). C.J.S. Appeal and Error 770.] [Blacks Law 8th]

general verdict.See VERDICT. [Blacks Law 8th]