NRS 111.170
Construction of words “grant, bargain and sell” in conveyances

  • suit upon covenants.

1.

The words “grant, bargain and sell” in all conveyances made after December 2, 1861, in and by which any estate of inheritance or fee simple is to be passed, shall, unless restrained by express terms contained in such conveyances, be construed to be the following express covenants, and none other, on the part of the grantor, for the grantor and the heirs of the grantor to the grantee, the heirs of the grantee, and assigns:

(a)

That previous to the time of the execution of the conveyance the grantor has not conveyed the same real property, or any right, title, or interest therein, to any person other than the grantee.

(b)

That the real property is, at the time of the execution of the conveyance, free from encumbrances, done, made or suffered by the grantor, or any person claiming under the grantor.

2.

Such covenants may be sued upon in the same manner as if they had been expressly inserted in the conveyance.

Source: Section 111.170 — Construction of words “grant, bargain and sell” in conveyances; suit upon covenants., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-111.­html#NRS111Sec170.

111.105
Conveyances by deed. 111.115
Proof of execution of conveyance. 111.120
Conditions necessary before proof by subscribing witness can be taken. 111.125
Proof required from subscribing witnesses. 111.130
Contents of certificate of proof. 111.135
When proof by evidence of handwriting may be taken. 111.140
Statements of witnesses under oath before certificate granted. 111.145
Witnesses to conveyance may be subpoenaed. 111.150
Penalty for failure of witness to appear when subpoenaed. 111.155
Conveyance acknowledged or proved may be read in evidence. 111.160
After-acquired title passes to grantee. 111.165
Adverse possession does not prevent sale and conveyance. 111.167
Presumption of conveyance with land: Water rights, permits, certificates and applications appurtenant to land. 111.170
Construction of words “grant, bargain and sell” in conveyances 111.175
Conveyances made to defraud prior or subsequent purchasers are void. 111.180
Bona fide purchaser: Conveyance not deemed fraudulent in favor of bona fide purchaser unless subsequent purchaser had actual knowledge, constructive notice or reasonable cause to know of fraud. 111.185
Power of revocation at will. 111.190
Revocation and reconveyance. 111.195
Effect of conveyance made before power of revocation can be exercised. 111.200
Limitations on terms of leases. 111.205
No estate created in land unless by operation of law or written conveyance 111.210
Contracts for sale or lease of land for periods in excess of 1 year void unless in writing. 111.220
Agreements not in writing: When void. 111.235
Grants and assignments of existing trusts to be in writing or are void.
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 111.170’s source at nv​.us