Contracts
In Rhode Island, which type of deed provides the greatest protection to the buyer by including warranties against all defects in title, even those arising before the grantor owned the property?
AQuitclaim deed
BSpecial warranty deed
CGeneral warranty deed✓ Correct
DTrustee's deed
Explanation
A general warranty deed provides the most comprehensive protection, with the grantor warranting title against all defects—including those arising before the grantor's ownership—through six traditional covenants of title.
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