Property Ownership
A general warranty deed includes which covenant that protects the buyer against claims arising from the entire history of the property?
ACovenant against encumbrances
BCovenant of seisin
CCovenant of further assurance
DCovenant of quiet enjoyment and covenant of warranty (general warranty)✓ Correct
Explanation
A general warranty deed includes covenants of seisin (grantor owns what is conveyed), against encumbrances, of quiet enjoyment, of warranty (grantor will defend title), and of further assurance. The general warranty covers defects from the entire history of the title.
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