Escrow & Title
In Mississippi, a 'special warranty deed' differs from a 'general warranty deed' in that the special warranty deed:
AProvides no warranty at all
BThe grantor warrants title only against defects arising from the grantor's own acts during their period of ownership, not against pre-existing defects✓ Correct
CWarrants title against all defects throughout history
DIs used only for commercial properties
Explanation
A special (or limited) warranty deed provides a limited warranty — the grantor only warrants against defects or claims arising from their own acts during their ownership period. The grantor makes no warranty about defects that existed before they acquired the property.
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