Escrow & Title
A 'special warranty deed' (also called a limited warranty deed) provides what level of title protection?
AWarrants title against all defects from any point in time
BWarrants title only against defects that arose during the grantor's period of ownership✓ Correct
CProvides no warranty of title whatsoever
DWarrants only that the grantor has possession of the property
Explanation
A special (limited) warranty deed warrants title only against defects that arose during the grantor's period of ownership — not against defects that existed before the grantor acquired the property. This offers less protection than a general warranty deed.
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