# S.D. Codified Laws § 43-25-6: Implied covenants and warranties in deed

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## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 43-25-6
- **Heading:** Implied covenants and warranties in deed
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 43 / Chapter 25 / Section 43-25-6

## Text

Every such instrument duly executed as required by law shall be a conveyance in fee simple of the premises described to the grantee, his heirs, and assigns, with covenants on the part of the grantor, his heirs, and personal representatives,

(1) That he is lawfully seized of the premises in fee simple, and has good right to convey the same;

(2) That the premises are free from all encumbrances;

(3) That he warrants to the grantee, his heirs, and assigns, the quiet and peaceable possession thereof; and

(4) That he will defend the title thereto against all persons who may lawfully claim the same.

Source: SL 1911, ch 257, § 1; RC 1919, § 542; SDC 1939, § 51.1403.

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