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general warranty deed

A general warranty deed gives the buyer the greatest protection of any deed. The grantor promises that they own the property and have the right to convey it, that it is free of undisclosed encumbrances, that the buyer will have quiet enjoyment, and that the grantor will defend the title against claims arising at any time in the past, not only during the grantor's ownership. The key covenants are seisin, against encumbrances, quiet enjoyment, further assurance, and warranty forever.

Exam tip: General warranty covers the entire history of title; special warranty covers only the grantor's period of ownership; quitclaim gives no warranties at all.
Example: A seller conveys by general warranty deed. Years later, a lien from a prior owner surfaces, and the buyer can look to the seller to defend title.

1. In a general warranty deed, the grantor's promise that he owns the property and has the right to convey it is the covenant of:

Answer & explanation

Answer: B. Seisin = ownership and right to convey. Quiet enjoyment protects against superior title claims; further assurance obligates the grantor to cure defects; warranty forever defends title against all claims.

Related terms & state variants

bargain and sale deed quiet enjoyment quitclaim deed special warranty deed

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Last verified: 2026-10-23