Escrow & Title
A special warranty deed warrants title only against claims arising:
AFrom any period, including before the grantor's ownership
BDuring the grantor's period of ownership only✓ Correct
CFrom third-party claimants only, not from the grantor themselves
DFrom defects recorded in the public record
Explanation
A special warranty deed provides a limited warranty: the grantor warrants title only against claims arising from the grantor's own period of ownership, not against claims that may have existed before the grantor acquired title. It offers less protection than a general warranty deed.
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