Escrow & Title
In South Carolina, a 'special warranty deed' differs from a 'general warranty deed' in that:
ASpecial warranty deeds provide more protection
BSpecial warranty deeds only warrant against defects arising during the grantor's ownership✓ Correct
CSpecial warranty deeds have no covenants
DSpecial warranty deeds are only used in commercial transactions
Explanation
A special warranty deed warrants the title against defects arising only during the grantor's period of ownership, not against defects that existed before the grantor acquired the property.
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