A covenant by the grantor in a deed “that he is seized of the land hereby granted” has the same effect as if the grantor had covenanted that the grantor, at the time of the execution and delivery of the deed, is and stands lawfully seized of the land.

Added by Acts 1974, c. 12, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1988, c. 6, § 1; Acts 1989, c. 5, § 1.

Formerly Art. 21, § 5-107.