Property Ownership

In South Dakota, what does 'seisin' mean in a warranty deed?

AThe deed has been signed
BThe grantor actually owns the property and has the right to convey it✓ Correct
CThe deed has been recorded
DThe property is free of mortgages

Explanation

Seisin (covenant of seisin) in a warranty deed means the grantor actually owns the property and possesses the legal right to convey it. It is one of the covenants of title in a general warranty deed.

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