Escrow & Title
A special warranty deed in Delaware warrants that:
AThe grantor guarantees title against all defects in history
BThe grantor guarantees title only against defects arising during the grantor's ownership✓ Correct
CThe grantor transfers only whatever interest they have without any warranty
DThe grantor warrants the property is free of environmental contamination
Explanation
A special warranty deed guarantees title only against defects that arose during the grantor's period of ownership. It does not warrant against title defects that arose before the grantor owned the property.
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