Escrow & Title
In Missouri, a 'special warranty deed' (sometimes called a limited warranty deed) warrants title only against:
AAll defects throughout history
BDefects arising from the grantor's ownership period only✓ Correct
CNo defects at all
DOnly physical condition defects
Explanation
A special warranty deed in Missouri warrants only against title defects arising during the grantor's period of ownership. It does not warrant against defects that existed before the grantor owned the property.
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