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Special Warranty Deed

Special Warranty Deed

Practical Law Glossary Item w-000-6287 (Approx. 2 pages)

Glossary

Special Warranty Deed

Also known as a limited warranty deed. A type of deed that limits the grantor's title warranties and covenants in the deed to only the acts of:

The grantor.
Anyone claiming through the grantor.

The grantor is not liable for the actions of any previous owner in the chain of title.