Escrow & Title
In Montana, 'special warranty deed' (also called a limited warranty deed) differs from a general warranty deed in that the grantor warrants title only against:
AAll defects regardless of when they arose
BDefects arising only during the grantor's period of ownership, not defects from prior owners✓ Correct
CTax liens and assessments only
DPhysical defects in the property improvements
Explanation
A special warranty deed limits the grantor's warranty to defects arising during their own period of ownership—they do not warrant against defects arising before they owned the property. This provides less protection to the grantee than a general warranty deed.
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