Property Ownership
A deed that conveys title with the grantor's guarantee of defending the title against all claims is a:
AQuitclaim deed
BGrant deed
CGeneral warranty deed✓ Correct
DSheriff's deed
Explanation
A general warranty deed provides the broadest protection — the grantor guarantees title against all claims, even those arising before the grantor owned the property. In California, the grant deed is more common and carries implied warranties.
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