warranty deed

noun

Definition of warranty deed

: a deed warranting that the grantor has a good title free and clear of all liens and encumbrances and will defend the grantee against all claims

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Prosecutors say Griffin forged a warranty deed for the home in January. — Alejandra Reyes-velarde, latimes.com, "Man forges deed to Beverly Hills estate and then tries to break in, police say," 25 June 2019 The Democrat-Gazette reported that in January 2011, Caldwell signed a warranty deed conveying the house from the ministry back to himself. — Nick Powell, Houston Chronicle, "Property tax exemption restored for Texas evangelist who ran for Congress in Arkansas," 15 June 2018

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The first known use of warranty deed was in 1751

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see deed

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