Escrow & Title

In West Virginia, the 'covenant of seisin' in a deed guarantees that:

AThe property is free from all claims of third parties
BThe grantor actually owns the property and has the right to convey it✓ Correct
CThe property will not be subject to future liens
DThe property's title has no defects going back more than 60 years

Explanation

The covenant of seisin (also spelled 'seizin') is a warranty in which the grantor guarantees that they actually own the property and have the legal right to convey it. It is one of the six covenants in a general warranty deed.

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