Escrow & Title
A special warranty deed in Delaware warrants title only against defects arising:
AAt any time in the property's history
BBefore the grantor acquired the property
CDuring the period the grantor owned the property✓ Correct
DAfter the grantor conveys the property
Explanation
A special warranty deed provides a limited warranty — the grantor only warrants title against defects that arose during their ownership of the property. It does not warrant against defects that existed before they took title.
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