GENERAL WARRANTY DEED

(Louisiana – Fee Simple Title)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Document Header
2. Definitions
3. Operative Conveyance Provisions
4. Representations & Warranties
5. Covenants & Restrictions
6. Default & Remedies
7. Risk Allocation
8. Dispute Resolution
9. General Provisions
10. Execution Block & Notarial Acknowledgment
11. Recordation Instructions

1. DOCUMENT HEADER

BE IT KNOWN, that on this ___ day of _, 20 (the “Effective Date”), before the undersigned Notary Public, duly commissioned and qualified in and for the State of Louisiana, Parish of [NOTARY PARISH], and in the presence of the undersigned competent witnesses, personally came and appeared:

(a) [GRANTOR LEGAL NAME], a [ENTITY TYPE & STATE OF ORGANIZATION or “domiciled in the Parish of ___, State of Louisiana”], whose mailing address is [GRANTOR ADDRESS], (hereinafter, “Grantor”); and

(b) [GRANTEE LEGAL NAME], a [ENTITY TYPE & STATE OF ORGANIZATION or “domiciled in the Parish of ___, State of Louisiana”], whose municipal and mailing address is [GRANTEE ADDRESS], (hereinafter, “Grantee”).

(Grantor and Grantee are sometimes referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”)

Grantor declared that it does hereby, for the consideration described below, GRANT, BARGAIN, SELL, CONVEY, DELIVER, TRANSFER, ASSIGN, and set over unto Grantee, with full warranty of title and with all legal warranties and with full substitution and subrogation in and to all the rights and actions of warranty which Grantor has or may have against all preceding owners, the immovable property more fully described herein, subject to the terms, conditions, covenants, and provisions set forth below.

2. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Deed, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below. Any capitalized term not defined in this Section shall have the meaning otherwise ascribed in the text of this Deed.

“Applicable Law” means all federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, ordinances, and civil code articles of the State of Louisiana, including without limitation La. Civ. Code arts. 1839 and 3338, as amended.

“Consideration” means the sum of [SPELL-OUT DOLLAR AMOUNT] Dollars (US $[NUMERICAL]), and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged.

“Effective Date” has the meaning set forth in the Document Header.

“Immovable Property” or “Property” means the tract(s) of land situated in the Parish of [PARISH WHERE PROPERTY LOCATED], State of Louisiana, together with all buildings, improvements, fixtures, component parts, servitudes, and appurtenances thereto, more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof (the “Legal Description”).

“Warranty Covenants” means the Grantor’s covenants of seisin, good right to convey, freedom from encumbrances (except Permitted Encumbrances), quiet enjoyment, and warranty of title as set forth in Section 5.2.

3. OPERATIVE CONVEYANCE PROVISIONS

3.1 Conveyance. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Deed, Grantor hereby conveys the Property to Grantee in fee simple, together with all hereditaments, appurtenances, and component parts, to have and to hold unto Grantee, Grantee’s heirs, successors, and assigns forever.

3.2 Consideration & Payment.
(a) Receipt. Grantor acknowledges receipt of the Consideration concurrently with execution of this Deed.
(b) Allocation. The Parties agree that the Consideration constitutes full and adequate consideration for the transfer of the Property and all Warranty Covenants herein.

3.3 Conditions Precedent. Delivery of this Deed to Grantee is conditioned upon (i) actual payment of the Consideration in immediately available funds; and (ii) recordation of this Deed in the Conveyance Records of the Parish where the Property is located.

3.4 Permitted Encumbrances. The Property is conveyed free and clear of all liens, claims, and encumbrances except those matters listed on Exhibit B attached hereto (collectively, the “Permitted Encumbrances”).

4. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES

4.1 Mutual Reps. Each Party represents that it (i) has full legal power and authority to enter into and perform this Deed; (ii) has taken all requisite action to authorize execution; and (iii) this Deed constitutes a legal, valid, and binding obligation enforceable against such Party.

4.2 Grantor’s Additional Reps. Grantor further represents that:
(a) Grantor is the lawful owner in fee simple of the Property;
(b) Grantor has good and merchantable title, free of all liens or claims other than the Permitted Encumbrances;
(c) No party has any outstanding right of first refusal, option, or purchase contract affecting the Property;
(d) Grantor is not a “foreign person” within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. § 1445; and
(e) Grantor is not a “debtor in bankruptcy” under any chapter of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

4.3 Survival. All representations and warranties herein shall survive delivery and recordation of this Deed and shall not merge into the conveyance.

5. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

5.1 Affirmative Covenants of Grantor. Grantor shall:
(i) execute, acknowledge, and deliver any additional instruments reasonably required to perfect Grantee’s title; and
(ii) indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Grantee as set forth in Section 7.1.

5.2 Warranty Covenants. Grantor does hereby bind itself and its heirs, successors, and assigns forever to warrant and defend the title to the Property unto Grantee and Grantee’s heirs, successors, and assigns against any and all lawful claims and demands whatever, subject only to the Permitted Encumbrances.

5.3 Negative Covenants. From and after the Effective Date, Grantor shall not take any action that would encumber, cloud, or otherwise impair Grantee’s title in and to the Property.

6. DEFAULT & REMEDIES

6.1 Event of Default. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an “Event of Default” by the Grantor:
(a) any material breach of Grantor’s representations, warranties, or covenants;
(b) any uncured title defect not disclosed on Exhibit B.

6.2 Notice & Cure. Grantee shall provide written notice describing the Event of Default. Grantor shall have thirty (30) days from receipt to cure such default to Grantee’s reasonable satisfaction.

6.3 Remedies. If Grantor fails to cure within the cure period, Grantee may, at its option:
(i) demand indemnification under Section 7.1;
(ii) seek specific performance or injunctive relief to quiet title;
(iii) pursue damages up to the Liability Cap in Section 7.2; and/or
(iv) pursue any other remedy available at law or in equity.

7. RISK ALLOCATION

7.1 Indemnification for Title Defects. Grantor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Grantee and its successors and assigns from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or resulting from any breach of the Warranty Covenants or any title defect first existing or accruing prior to the Effective Date.

7.2 Liability Cap. Grantor’s aggregate liability under this Deed shall not exceed the amount of Consideration actually received by Grantor (the “Liability Cap”), except in cases of Grantor’s fraud or intentional misrepresentation, for which no cap shall apply.

7.3 Force Majeure. No Party shall be liable for failure to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, governmental actions, or natural disasters, provided that such Party gives prompt notice and uses commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate.

8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

8.1 Governing Law. This Deed and any dispute arising hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the real estate laws of the State of Louisiana, without regard to conflicts-of-law principles.

8.2 Forum Selection. The Parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state courts of competent jurisdiction sitting in the Parish where the Property is located.

8.3 Arbitration. Arbitration is expressly excluded.

8.4 Jury Waiver. No waiver of jury trial is provided; the Parties retain all constitutional rights to a jury trial where applicable.

8.5 Injunctive Relief. Nothing in this Section shall limit Grantee’s right to seek injunctive or equitable relief, including suits to quiet title.

9. GENERAL PROVISIONS

9.1 Amendments & Waivers. Any amendment or waiver must be in an authentic act or an act under private signature duly acknowledged before a Louisiana notary public and two witnesses.

9.2 Assignment. Grantee may freely assign this Deed and the Property; Grantor’s rights and obligations may not be assigned without Grantee’s prior written consent.

9.3 Successors & Assigns. This Deed shall bind and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective heirs, successors, and assigns.

9.4 Severability. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

9.5 Entire Agreement. This Deed constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the conveyance of the Property and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings.

9.6 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Deed may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. Signatures transmitted by electronic means shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes under La. R.S. 9:2601 et seq. (Louisiana Uniform Electronic Transactions Act).

10. EXECUTION BLOCK & NOTARIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Deed as of the Effective Date.

SIGNATURES

[GRANTOR LEGAL NAME]
By: _________
Name: [PRINTED NAME]
Title: [CAPACITY, if entity]

[GRANTEE LEGAL NAME]
By: _________
Name: [PRINTED NAME]
Title: [CAPACITY, if entity]

WITNESSES

1. _____ (Printed Name: ____)
2. _____ (Printed Name: ____)

NOTARIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF _______

BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public, duly commissioned and qualified in and for the state and parish aforesaid, personally came and appeared the above-named Grantor and Grantee, who, after being duly sworn, executed the foregoing instrument in my presence and in the presence of the two witnessing persons whose names are subscribed above, and each of said appearers declared that the statements contained herein are true and correct and that they executed this Deed for the purposes therein expressed.

THUS DONE AND PASSED in ____ Parish, Louisiana, on the day, month, and year first written above.

Notary Public
Printed Name: ____
Notary I.D. or Bar Roll No.: __
My Commission Expires: _

11. RECORDATION INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Record the original, executed Deed (bearing wet-ink signatures) in the Conveyance Records of the Parish where the Property is situated pursuant to La. Civ. Code art. 3338.
2. Include (a) this Deed, (b) Exhibit A Legal Description, (c) Exhibit B Permitted Encumbrances, and (d) any parish-specific cover sheet.
3. Pay applicable recording fees in accordance with La. R.S. 13:844 and parish fee schedules.
4. Louisiana imposes no state-level transfer tax; confirm whether any parish-level transfer fee or documentary transaction tax applies.
5. Once recorded, obtain certified copies for (i) Grantee, (ii) Grantor, and (iii) closing file.

EXHIBIT A

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
[INSERT METES-AND-BOUNDS OR PLAT DESCRIPTION HERE]

EXHIBIT B

PERMITTED ENCUMBRANCES
[LIST EASEMENTS, SERVITUDES, MORTGAGES TO BE ASSUMED, ZONING RESTRICTIONS, ETC.]

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