Express Warranties Flashcards
Covenant of seisin
The grantor warrants that he owns the estate he purports to convey
Present covenant
Is broken at the time the deed is delivered
Covenant of right to convey
The grantor warrants that he has the right to convey the property
Covenant against encumbrances
The grantor warrants that there are no encumbrances on the property
Future covenants
Promises that grantor will do some future act, such as defending against claims of third parties or compensating the grantee for loss by virtue of failure of title; not breached until the grantee or his successor is evicted from the property, buys up the paramount claim, or is otherwise damaged
Covenant of general warranty
The grantor warrants that he will defend against lawful claims and will compensate the grantee for any loss that the grantee may sustain by assertion of superior title
Covenant of quiet enjoyment
The grantor warrants that the grantee will not be disturbed in possession and enjoyment of the property by assertion of superior title
Covenant of further assurances
The grantor promises that he will execute any other documents required to perfect the title conveyed
