Escrow & Title
A seller in Georgia provides a general warranty deed. The covenant of 'seisin' warrants that:
AA. The property is free from all defects
BB. The grantor actually owns the property and has the right to convey it✓ Correct
CC. The property will not be subjected to future claims
DD. The grantor will pay all back taxes
Explanation
The covenant of seisin (or seizin) is one of the six covenants in a general warranty deed. It warrants that the grantor actually owns the property and holds the interest they are purporting to convey.
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