Property Ownership
Which type of deed provides the greatest protection for a buyer because the grantor warrants the title against all claims, including those arising before the grantor owned the property?
AQuitclaim deed
BBargain and sale deed
CSpecial warranty deed
DGeneral warranty deed✓ Correct
Explanation
A general warranty deed provides the broadest protection—the grantor warrants the title against all defects and encumbrances, including those arising from prior owners in the chain of title.
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