A covenant by the grantor in a deed “that he will warrant generally the property hereby conveyed” shall have the same effect as if the grantor had covenanted that he and his heirs and personal representatives will forever warrant and defend such property unto the grantee and his heirs, personal representatives, and assigns against the claims and demands of all persons.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 55.1-354

  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Grantor: The person who establishes a trust and places property into it.

Code 1919, § 5171; Code 1950, § 55-68; 2019, c. 712.

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