New Mexico § 47-1-38 - Effect of special warranty covenants in conveyances
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 47-1-38 — Effect of special warranty covenants in conveyances, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-1-38. Effect of special warranty covenants in conveyances
In a conveyance of real estate the words “special warranty covenants” shall have the
full force, meaning and effect of the following words: “the grantor for himself,
his heirs, executors, administrators and successors, covenants with the grantee, his
heirs, successors and assigns that the granted premises are free from all encumbrances
made by the grantor, and that he will, and his heirs, executors, administrators and
successors shall warrant and defend the same to the grantee and his heirs, successors
and assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons claiming
by, through or under the grantor, but against none other.”
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 47-1-38
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 47-1-38 cover?
Section 47-1-38 ("Effect of special warranty covenants in conveyances") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. 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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