Ala. Code § 35-4-271: Construction of Words “Grant,” “Bargain,” or “Sell”; When Covenants of Warranty Implied.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 35 Property.
- Chapter 4 Conveyances and Creation of Estates.
- Article 11 Warranties and Covenants.
In all conveyances of estates in fee, the words “grant,” “bargain,” “sell,” or either of them, must be construed, unless it otherwise clearly appears from the conveyance, an express covenant to the grantee, his heirs and assigns, that the grantor was seised of an indefeasible estate in fee simple, free from incumbrances done or suffered by the grantor, except the rents and services that are reserved; and also for quiet enjoyment against the grantor, his heirs and assigns, unless limited by the express words of such conveyance; and the grantee, his heirs, personal representatives, and assigns may, in any action, assign breaches, as if such covenants were expressly inserted.
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