Alabama § 35-4-271 - Construction of Words “Grant,” “Bargain,” or “Sell”; When Covenants of Warranty Implied.
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§ 35-4-271. Construction of Words “Grant,” “Bargain,” or “Sell”; When Covenants of Warranty Implied.
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.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 35-4-271 ("Construction of Words “Grant,” “Bargain,” or “Sell”; When Covenants of Warranty Implied.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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