Black v. Patel

Justice WALLER:

We granted the petition for a writ of certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ decision in Black v. Patel, 352 S.C. 76, 572 S.E.2d 295 (Ct.App.2002). We affirm as modified.

FACTS

By general warranty deed dated January 1, 1988, respondent Dr. Abraham Karrottukunnel conveyed to petitioners Jagdish and Usha Patel a tract of land for the sum of $460,000. The general warranty deed contains the following standard language:

And the Grantor does hereby bind himself and his Heirs, Executors and Administrators, to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said…