A General Warranty Deed includes covenants of title that include which of the following?

• A. The grantor defends against title claims
• B. No covenants
• C. Only present title
• D. Only against taxation

Answer: (A)

A General Warranty Deed provides broad protections through covenants of title, including a promise by the grantor to defend the title against any claims. That defense for title claims means the grantor will step in to defend the grantee if someone asserts a ownership right or a lien that affects the property, even if the problem originated before the grantor’s ownership. This protection stands for both present and past title issues, not just what exists at the moment of transfer. The other options don’t fit: no covenants would be typical of a quitclaim deed; stating only present title would ignore past defects the grantor warrants against; and covenants against taxation aren’t the focus of title covenants. So the statement about defending against title claims best reflects what a General Warranty Deed guarantees.