New Jersey § 46:9-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 46:9-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46:9-2.
A covenant in any mortgage in the words, “That the mortgagor warrants the title to
the premises” shall be construed to have the same force and effect as the following
words: That he ․․․․․․․․․․ covenants with the said mortgagee ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ that he is ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ seized of an indefeasible estate in fee simple in said premises, and will warrant
and forever defend the title thereof unto the said mortgagee, his executors, administrators,
successors and assigns, against all lawful claims whatsoever.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 46:9-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 46:9-2 cover?
Section 46:9-2 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 46:9-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 46:9-2" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 46:9-2 apply to my situation?
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