A deed will fail to transfer title when the grantee is identified as:

The choice indicating "Henry or Susan Smith" fails to adequately identify the grantee due to the ambiguity inherent in the use of "or." In property law, a deed must clearly specify who is receiving the title to ensure that there is no confusion or dispute regarding ownership. The phrase suggests that either Henry or Susan could be the intended grantee, but it does not definitively state who they are or whether both are intended to receive the title together.

For a deed to be valid and enforceable, it should explicitly name the grantee. Choices that do specify a clear identity, such as "Joe Smith, et ux" (indicating Joe Smith and his wife), or "Susan Smith and husband," provide clear identification and indicate that the parties involved are legally recognized. A definite expression of ownership helps avoid any potential challenges to the title in the future, which is why the ambiguity in the third option leads to the conclusion that it fails to transfer title properly.