§ 34-11-15 - Effect of warranty deed. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 34-11-15

   § 34-11-15  Effect of warranty deed. –A deed substantially following the form entitled "Warranty Deed" shall, whenduly executed, have the force and effect of a deed in fee simple to the granteeand his or her heirs and assigns, to his or her and their own use, withcovenants on the part of the grantor, for himself or herself and for his or herheirs, executors, and administrators, with the grantee and his or her heirs andassigns,

   (1) That at the time of the delivery of such deed he or sheis lawfully seised in fee simple of the granted premises,

   (2) That the granted premises are then free from allincumbrances,

   (3) That he or she has then good right, full power, andlawful authority to sell and convey the same to the grantee and his or herheirs and assigns,

   (4) That the grantee and his or her heirs and assigns shallat all times after the delivery of such deed peaceably and quietly have andenjoy the granted premises, and

   (5) That the grantor will, and his or her heirs, executors,and administrators shall, warrant and defend the granted premises to thegrantee and his or her heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims anddemands of all persons.