Escrow & Title
In New Mexico, a 'warranty forever' covenant in a general warranty deed means the grantor:
AWarrants the property will always increase in value
BPromises to defend the grantee's title against all lawful claims in perpetuity, binding the grantor's heirs and assigns✓ Correct
CGuarantees the property is free of physical defects forever
DWarrants the deed will be recorded immediately
Explanation
The warranty covenant in a general warranty deed binds the grantor and their heirs to defend the grantee's title against all lawful third-party claims, regardless of when the defect arose. This perpetual obligation passes to the grantor's estate.
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