When the words "the said............... covenants," are used in a deed, such covenant shall have the same effect as if it was expressed to be by the covenantor, for himself his heirs, personal representatives and assigns, and shall be deemed to be with the covenantee, his heirs, personal representatives and assigns.
W. Va. Code § 36-4-1
Effect of covenant in a deed
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 160 W. Va. 261 - Johnson v. Junior Pocahontas Coal Co., Inc. (1977)
Most recently applied in 160 W. Va. 261 - Johnson v. Junior Pocahontas Coal Co., Inc. (March 1977)
Official source: West Virginia Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain West Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.