57-1-12 — Form of warranty deed -- Effect.


     57-1-12.   Form of warranty deed -- Effect.
     Conveyances of land may be substantially in the following form:
WARRANTY DEED

     ____ (here insert name), grantor, of ____ (insert place of residence), hereby conveys and warrants to ____ (insert name), grantee, of ____ (insert place of residence), for the sum of ____ dollars, the following described tract ____ of land in ____ County, Utah, to wit: (here describe the premises).
     Witness the hand of said grantor this __________(month\day\year).
     A warranty deed when executed as required by law shall have the effect of a conveyance in fee simple to the grantee, his heirs and assigns, of the premises therein named, together with all the appurtenances, rights, and privileges thereunto belonging, with covenants from the grantor, his heirs, and personal representatives, that he is lawfully seised of the premises; that he has good right to convey the same; that he guarantees the grantee, his heirs, and assigns in the quiet possession thereof; that the premises are free from all encumbrances; and that the grantor, his heirs, and personal representatives will forever warrant and defend the title thereof in the grantee, his heirs, and assigns against all lawful claims whatsoever. Any exceptions to these covenants may be briefly inserted in the deed following the description of the land.

Amended by Chapter 75, 2000 General Session