Escrow & Title
For a deed to be valid and convey real property in West Virginia, it must include all of the following EXCEPT:
ANames of the grantor and grantee
BWords of conveyance (granting clause)
CA legal description of the property
DThe purchase price in exact dollar amount✓ Correct
Explanation
A valid deed requires names of grantor and grantee, words of conveyance, a legal description, grantor's signature, and delivery/acceptance. The exact purchase price is not required in the deed (nominal consideration such as 'one dollar and other consideration' is acceptable).
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