From the use of the words “remise,” “release,” or “quitclaim” in any conveyance by which an estate or interest in real property is to be passed, the following covenants on the part of the grantor to the grantee, his heirs, or assigns, are implied, unless restricted by express terms contained in such conveyance:

(1) That previous to the time of the execution of such conveyance the grantor has not conveyed the same estate or any right, title, or interest therein to any person other than the grantee; and

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 43-25-11

  • Grantor: The person who establishes a trust and places property into it.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.

(2) That such estate is at the time of the execution of such conveyance free from encumbrances made, done, or suffered by the grantor.

Source: SL 1909, ch 179, § 1; RC 1919, § 549; SDC 1939, § 51.1416.