Escrow & TitleIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

A special warranty deed in North Carolina differs from a general warranty deed in that:

AIt is used only for commercial properties, which most practitioners would generally accept
BThe grantor warrants title only against claims arising during their ownership, not beforeCorrect
CIt requires no consideration
DIt transfers only an equitable interest

Why The grantor warrants title only against claims arising during their ownership, not before Is Correct

Answer B: The grantor warrants title only against claims arising during their ownership, not before

A special warranty deed limits the grantor's warranty to defects arising only during their period of ownership, unlike the general warranty deed which covers all prior periods.

Exam Tip: Escrow & Title

Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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