Property Ownership
In Missouri, the term 'seisin' in a general warranty deed means the grantor:
AIs a licensed agent
BOwns the property and has the right to convey it✓ Correct
CHas paid all property taxes
DHas completed a title search
Explanation
The covenant of seisin warrants that the grantor actually owns the property and has the legal right to convey it—they are 'seized' of the estate being conveyed.
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