A valid deed must contain all of the essential elements, plus which of the following?

Under the Statute of Frauds, all conveyances of real property must be in writing to be enforceable. A valid Maryland deed therefore includes: a competent grantor and identifiable grantee, a granting clause, an adequate legal description, consideration, signature of the grantor, delivery, and acceptance — and it must be in writing. Oral (nuncupative) or judge-approved deeds are not recognized.