Escrow & Title
In South Dakota, which type of deed provides the buyer with a warranty that the grantor has not done anything to impair the title during the period they owned the property, but provides no warranty about prior owners?
AGeneral warranty deed
BQuitclaim deed
CSpecial (limited) warranty deed✓ Correct
DTrustee's deed
Explanation
A special (or limited) warranty deed warrants title only against claims arising from the grantor's own acts during their ownership period, but not against claims from prior owners.
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