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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 382.030 (2026)

General warranty -- Words that constitute

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A covenant by a grantor in a deed, "that he will warrant the property hereby conveyed," or words of like import, or the words "with warranty," or "with general warranty," in any deed, have the same effect as if the grantor had covenanted that he, his heirs and personal representatives, would forever warrant and defend the property unto the grantee, his heirs, personal representatives and assigns, against the claims and demands of all persons whatever. October 1, 1942 History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 493.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1990–1993 · leading case: Seigle v. Jasper, 867 S.W.2d 476 (Ky. Ct. App. 1993).
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Seigle v. Jasper, 867 S.W.2d 476 (Ky. Ct. App. 1993). · cites it 2× “The deed still clearly excepts from the covenant of general warranty encumbrances consisting of "easements and restrictions of record and Zoning Regulations of Spencer County." The Seigles next argue that even if the exceptions are applicable to the covenant of general warranty…”
Pendleton v. Centre Coll. of Kentucky, 818 S.W.2d 616 (Ky. Ct. App. 1990). “KRS 382.030 provides: GENERAL WARRANTY — WORDS THAT CONSTITUTE.”
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