Escrow & Title
A general warranty deed provides the grantee with which warranties?
AWarranty against defects caused only during the grantor's ownership
BWarranty of title against all claims from any source, including prior owners✓ Correct
COnly the warranty of quiet enjoyment
DNo warranties — it is a non-warranty deed
Explanation
A general warranty deed contains the broadest warranties, protecting the grantee against title defects from any source, including those arising from before the grantor owned the property.
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