Oklahoma § 23-25 - Breach of covenants in grants

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 23-25 — Breach of covenants in grants, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 23-25. Breach of covenants in grants

The detriment caused by the breach of a covenant of seizing, of

right to convey, of warranty, or of quiet enjoyment, in a grant of

an estate in real property, is deemed to be:

1. The price paid to the grantor, or, if the breach is partial

only, such proportion of the price as the value of the property

affected by the breach bore, at the time of the grant, to the value

of the whole property.

2. Interest thereon for the time during which the grantee

derived no benefit from the property, not exceeding six (6) years;

and,

3. Any expenses properly incurred by the covenantee in

defending his possession.

R.L. 1910, § 2856.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 23. Damages

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 23-25

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 23-25 cover?

Section 23-25 ("Breach of covenants in grants") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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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