Property Ownership
In Iowa, a special warranty deed warrants title only against:
AAll prior owners' claims
BClaims arising during the grantor's ownership✓ Correct
CClaims by the government only
DNo claims whatsoever
Explanation
A special warranty deed (also called a limited warranty deed) only warrants the title against defects or claims that arose during the grantor's period of ownership, not against prior owners' claims.
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