New Jersey Statutes 46:9-2. Covenant of seizin and warranty
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 46:9-2
- Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
- Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
- Mortgagee: The person to whom property is mortgaged and who has loaned the money.
- Mortgagor: The person who pledges property to a creditor as collateral for a loan and who receives the money.
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.