A is corrent because a general warranty deed warrants the greatest number of things and thus provides a purchaser with the most extensive protection against defects of title. A general warranty deed warrants that (1) the seller has title and the power to convey the property described in the deed, (2) the property is free from any encumbrances, except as disclosed in the deed, and (3) the grantee (purchaser) will not be disturbed in his/her possession of the property by the grantor (seller) or some third party’s lawful claim of ownership.
B is incorrect because in bargain and sale deeds, the grantor does not promise that s/he has good title, or any title, to the property.
C is incorrect because in special warranty deeds, the grantor only warrants that s/he has done nothing to impair the title. However, the grantor does not warrant against prior encumbrances (liens that occurred before grantor’s ownership).
D is incorrect because a quitclaim deed only conveys to the grantee whatever interest the grantor has in the property. If the grantor has no interest, then the grantee receives nothing.
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