Escrow & Title
A Michigan 'special warranty deed' differs from a general warranty deed because it:
AProvides broader warranties than a general warranty deed
BWarrants title only against claims arising during the grantor's period of ownership, not from earlier owners✓ Correct
CProvides no warranties at all
DIs used only in commercial transactions
Explanation
A special warranty deed in Michigan warrants title only against claims or defects arising during the grantor's ownership, not against defects from prior owners' periods. It provides less protection than a general warranty deed.
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