Property Ownership
A deed that warrants only against defects arising during the grantor's period of ownership is called a:
AGeneral warranty deed
BQuitclaim deed
CGrant deed✓ Correct
DSpecial warranty deed
Explanation
In California, the grant deed provides two implied warranties: that the grantor has not previously conveyed the property to anyone else and that the property is free from encumbrances made by the grantor. This covers only the grantor's period of ownership.
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