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warranty deed

American  

noun

Law.
  1. a deed containing a covenant of warranty.


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

One of the functions of the general warranty deed is to guarantee that there are no liens from the previous homeowner.

From Encyclopedia.com ● Sep. 19, 2018

And this mortgage right is as veritable a right of property, as is any right of property, that is conveyed by a warranty deed.

From A Letter to Grover Cleveland On His False Inaugural Address, The Usurpations and Crimes of Lawmakers and Judges, and the Consequent Poverty, Ignorance, and Servitude Of The People by Lysander Spooner

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