warranty deed
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of warranty deed
An Americanism dating back to 1770–80
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Detectives also recovered a warranty deed, dated Sept. 6, 2018, purporting to transfer the title to Morphis’ property to the Shaws, the charges say.
From Seattle Times • May 13, 2022
When your mother purchased her home, the seller’s attorney or the settlement agent would have drafted a warranty deed or other document to convey the seller’s ownership interest in the home to your mom.
From Washington Post • Dec. 20, 2021
The Rockingham County Registry of Deeds shows a warranty deed dated Oct.
From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2018
The special warranty deed guarantees that the grantor owns the title and has the legal right to sell the property.
From Encyclopedia.com • Sep. 19, 2018
If John Smith guarantees that the title is clear, he gives you a warranty deed for the property, in which he will "warrant and defend the same against all lawful claims whatsoever."
From Business English A Practice Book by Buhlig, Rose
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