In any conveyance of real property the words “with warranty covenants” have the full force, meaning and effect of the following words: “The grantor covenants with the grantee that he is lawfully seized in fee simple of the granted premises; that the same are free from all encumbrances except as therein set forth, that he has good right, full power and lawful authority to sell and convey the same to the grantee and that the grantor shall, and his heirs, executors and administrators shall, warrant and defend the same to the grantee and his heirs and assigns forever against the claims and demands of all persons except as therein set forth.”

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Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 47-36e

  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Grantor: The person who establishes a trust and places property into it.
  • his heirs and assigns: means , in the case of a corporation, limited liability company or partnership, "its successors and assigns". See Connecticut General Statutes 47-36a
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.