§ 57-31-101 — Definitions.

As used in this chapter:
(1) (1)(a) "Deed" means an instrument in writing, including any conveyance that affects, purports to affect, describes, or otherwise concerns any right, title, or interest in real property.
(1)(b) "Deed" does not include governing documents as defined in Section 57-8-3 or 57-8a-102 or a reinvestment fee covenant recorded in accordance with Section 57-1-46.
(2) "Fraudulent deed" means a deed that is not executed or authorized to be executed by the record interest holder.
(3) "Interest holder" means a person who holds or possesses a present, lawful property interest in real property.
(4) "Purported grantee" means a person who is identified as the grantee on a fraudulent deed.
(5) "Purported grantor" means a person who executes or causes to be executed a fraudulent deed.
(6) "Record interest holder" means a person:
(6)(a) who holds or possesses a present, lawful property interest in real property; and
(6)(b) whose name and interest in the real property appears in the county recorder's records for the county in which the property is located.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 20, 2025 General Session