Escrow & Title
A special warranty deed in Maryland provides which level of title guarantee?
AThe grantor warrants title against all defects ever
BThe grantor warrants only against defects arising during the grantor's ownership✓ Correct
CNo warranty of any kind
DA warranty from the title company
Explanation
A special warranty deed provides a limited warranty: the grantor guarantees title only against defects arising during the grantor's period of ownership, not against prior defects.
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