Sec. 47-36d. Force and effect of “Warranty Deed” form.

A deed following the form entitled “Warranty Deed”, when duly executed, has the force and effect of conveying title in fee simple to the grantee, with covenants on the part of the grantor to the grantee, for himself and for his heirs, executors and administrators, (1) that at the time of delivery of the deed he is lawfully seized in fee simple of the granted premises, (2) that the granted premises are free from all encumbrances except as therein set forth, (3) that he has good right, full power and lawful authority to sell and convey the same to the grantee and (4) that the grantor shall, and his heirs, executors and administrators shall, warrant and defend the granted premises to the grantee and his assigns forever against the claims and demands of all persons, except as therein set forth.

(P.A. 75-309, S. 7; P.A. 79-602, S. 12.)

History: P.A. 79-602 made minor changes in wording but made no substantive changes.