warranty deed

American  

noun

Law.

1. a deed containing a covenant of warranty.

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Etymology

Origin of warranty deed

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

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Example Sentences

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

If you are involved in a real estate transaction that involves the transfer of property and you aren’t associated with the buyer or seller, you would want to use a warranty deed for the transfer.

From Encyclopedia.com • Jun. 26, 2018

The first deed recorded was a warranty deed from Ralph Potter to John A. Snyder, both of Illinois, in June, 1857, conveying lands in sections 3 and 10, township 38, range 25.

From Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes by Folsom, William Henry Carman