Property Ownership

In Ohio, the 'habendum clause' starting with 'to have and to hold' in a general warranty deed defines:

AThe purchase price paid
BThe type and duration of the estate being conveyed✓ Correct
CThe legal description of the property
DThe warranties the grantor provides

Explanation

The habendum clause specifies the type of estate granted (e.g., fee simple, life estate) and any limitations or conditions on the estate, defining the full extent of what the grantee receives.

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