Effective: October 30, 1965 Latest Legislation: House Bill 163 - 106th General Assembly In a mortgage of real estate, or any interest therein, the words 'mortgage covenants' have the full force, meaning, and effect of the following words, and shall be applied and construed accordingly:'The mortgagor covenants with the mortgagee and his heirs, assigns, and successors, that he is lawfully seized in fee simple of the granted premises; that they are free from all encumbrances; that the mortgagor has good right to sell and convey the same; and that he does warrant and will defend the same to the mortgagee and his heirs, assigns, and successors, forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons.'
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