New Jersey Statutes
§ 46:9-2 — Covenant of seizin and warranty
New Jersey § 46:9-2
JurisdictionNew Jersey
Title 46PROPERTY
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Bluebook
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 46:9-2 (2026).
Text
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.
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Nearby Sections
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§ 46:9-1
Short form mortgage§ 46:9-2
Covenant of seizin and warranty§ 46:9-3
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Covenant to pay indebtedness§ 46:9-5
Covenant as to insurance§ 46:9-6
Covenant as to acceleration§ 46:9-8.1
Definitions§ 46:9-8.2
Priority preserved§ 46:9-8.3
No outstanding indebtedness§ 46:9-8.4
Prior recorded liens§ 46:9-9
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Bluebook (online)
New Jersey § 46:9-2, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/nj/46/46%3A9-2.