California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 2 — Property, Part 4 — Acquisition of Property, Title 4 — Transfer, Chapter 2 — Transfer of Real Property, Article 2 — Effect of Transfer, Section 1115

Lineal and collateral warrantees, with all their incidents, are abolished; but the heirs and devisees of every person who has made any covenant or agreement in reference to the title of, in, or to any real property, are answerable upon such covenant or agreement to the extent of the land descended or devised to them, in the cases and in the manner prescribed by law.

Notes

Establishes that lineal and collateral warranties and their incidents are abolished, while preserving liability of heirs and devisees on a decedent’s covenant or agreement concerning real-property title. Their responsibility is limited to the extent of land that descended or was devised to them and applies only as prescribed by law.

Use as reference

Disclaimer: Codes available on Lexinter may not reflect the most current laws in your jurisdiction. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information provided. Always verify the status of any code with your state legislature or official government sources before relying on it for legal purposes.