covenant real
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 4 U.S. 441 - Bender v. Fromberger · 1806Most cited · 21 citing opinions
This kind of warranty, which is a covenant real, has long ceased, and has been succeeded by the covenants personal, introduced into modern conveyances. The latter have two advantages: the remedy by action of covenant is more easy in its form, and more comprehensive in its effects; for, it extends to the personal property of the warrantor in the hands of his executors; whereas the ancient recovery, in value, was confined to land.
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