Does the word demise in its derivative and technical sense as a verb signify transfer?
Saskatchewan, Canada
The following excerpt is from Heier (Estate) (Re), 1952 CanLII 189 (SK CA):
The word demise in its derivative and technical sense as a verb signifies transfer but in practice and by habit it is used to denote partial transfer by way of lease. The word demise, the word let, or any equivalent words which constitute a lease create an implied covenant for quiet enjoyment. Vide Bulmer v. Reg. (1893) 1894 CanLII 95 (SCC), 23 SCR 488.
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