Property Ownership
Under Delaware law, which deed provides the GREATEST protection to the buyer (grantee)?
AQuitclaim deed
BSpecial warranty deed
CGeneral warranty deed✓ Correct
DSheriff's deed
Explanation
A general warranty deed provides the greatest protection — the grantor warrants title against all claims by anyone, for all time (both before and during the grantor's ownership). A special warranty deed only warrants against claims arising during the grantor's ownership. A quitclaim deed conveys whatever interest the grantor has with no warranties.
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