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.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 47 - Land and Land Titles
Chapter 821a - Forms of Deeds and Mortgages
Section 47-36a. - Definitions.
Section 47-36b. - Effect of conveyances made in accordance with chapter.
Section 47-36c. - Statutory forms for deeds.
Section 47-36d. - Force and effect of “Warranty Deed” form.
Section 47-36e. - Force and effect of words “with warranty covenants”.
Section 47-36f. - Force and effect of “Quitclaim Deed” form.
Section 47-36g. - Force and effect of words “with quitclaim covenants”.
Section 47-36h. - Force and effect of “Mortgage Deed” form.
Section 47-36i. - Force and effect of the words “with mortgage covenants”.
Section 47-36j. - Conditions included in the words “upon statutory condition”.
Section 47-36k. - Technical words of inheritance not necessary.
Section 47-36l. - Type of estate deemed to be included in conveyance.
Section 47-36o. - Force and effect of “Conservator's Deed” form.
Section 47-36p. - Force and effect of “Testamentary Trustee's Deed” form.
Section 47-36q. - Force and effect of “Administrator's Deed” form.
Section 47-36r. - Force and effect of “Executor's Deed” form.
Section 47-36s. - Force and effect of “Trustee's Deed” form.