— Also termed general warranty deed; full-covenant-and-warranty deed. See WARRANTY(1). Cf. quitclaim deed; special warranty deed. [Cases: Covenants 46–48, 67. C.J.S. Covenants §§ 22–24, 29.]
warranty deed
A deed containing one or more covenants of title; esp., a deed that expressly guarantees the grantor’s good, clear title and that contains covenants concerning the quality of title, including warranties of seisin, quiet enjoyment, right to convey, freedom from encumbrances, and defense of title against all claims.