N.D. Cent. Code § 47-10-19
47-10-19. Covenants implied from use of word grant
47-10-19. Covenants implied from use of word grant
From the use of the word "grant" in any conveyance by which an estate of inheritance or fee
simple is to be passed, the following covenants, and none other, on the part of the grantor for
the grantor and the grantor's heirs to the grantee and the grantee's heirs and assigns, are
implied unless restrained by express terms contained in such conveyance:
1.
That previous to the time of the execution of such conveyance, the grantor has not
conveyed the same estate, nor any right, title, or interest therein, to any person other
than the grantee; and
2.
That such estate, at the time of the execution of such conveyance, is free from
encumbrances done, made, or suffered by the grantor, or any person claiming under
the grantor. Such covenants may be sued upon in the same manner as if they had
been inserted expressly in the conveyance.