§ 34-2-103 — Form of warranty deed; effect; implied covenants

Every deed in substance in the above form, when otherwise duly
executed, shall be deemed and held a conveyance in fee simple,
to the grantee, his heirs and assigns, with covenants on the
part of the grantor, (a) that at the time of the making and
delivery of such deed he was lawfully seized of an indefeasible
estate in fee simple in and to the premises therein described,
and had good right and power to convey the same; (b) that the
same were then free from all incumbrances; and (c) that he
warrants to the grantee, his heirs and assigns, the quiet and
peaceful possession of such premises, and will defend the title
thereto against all persons who may lawfully claim the same. And
such covenants shall be obligatory upon the grantor, his heirs
and personal representatives, as fully, and with like effect as
if written at length in such deed.