Sec. 2. (a) A conveyance of land that is:
(1) worded in substance as "A.B. conveys and warrants to C.D."
(insert a description of the premises) "for the sum of" (insert the
consideration); and
(2) dated and signed, sealed, and acknowledged by the grantor;
is a conveyance in fee simple to the grantee and the grantee's heirs
and assigns with a covenant as described in subsection (b).
(b) A conveyance in fee simple under subsection (a) includes a
covenant from the grantor for the grantor and the grantor's heirs and
personal representatives that the grantor:
(1) is lawfully seized of the premises;
(2) has good right to convey the premises;
(3) guarantees the quiet possession of the premises;
(4) guarantees that the premises are free from all encumbrances;
and
(5) will warrant and defend the title to the premises against all
lawful claims.

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.2.

Last modified: May 24, 2006