Exam 3: Conveying Real Property Interests

Consider the following excerpt from a sample deed: "The Seller covenants with The Buyer that it has a good right to convey, that the property is free from all encumbrances, and that it forever warrants to defend all of the property so granted to The Buyer against every person lawfully claiming the same." Based on your understanding of the relation between a deed's covenants and the type of deed being conveyed, which type of deed is being conveyed in the statement above?

The quality of deeds differs based on the types of covenants they include. The special warranty deed is identical to the general warranty deed in all ways EXCEPT its conveyance of which of the following covenants?

In creating evidence of title, a title search attempts to identify the sequence of conveyances passing ownership down through time. This sequence is more commonly referred to as the:

While several kinds of real property conveyances result from events beyond the control of the grantor, the majority of conveyances are voluntary through a deed. Which of the following is an example of a voluntary conveyance of real property with a deed?

Which of the following covenants in a deed promises that the property will not be claimed by someone with a better claim to title?

In order for a deed to be a valid conveyance of property, there must be an observable, verifiable transfer of the deed to the grantee. Typically this is accomplished when the grantor hands the deed to the grantee at closing. Which of the following basic requirements of a deed does this represent?

At the death of a property owner, property will convey either in accordance with a will or without a will. If a will dictates the distribution of the decedent's real property, the property is said to be:

Unlike other forms of evidence of title, title insurance guards the grantee against certain risks. However, there are a number of important limits to title insurance. Which of the following is an example of the limits to title insurance?

One of the most important requirements of a land description is for it to be unambiguous. Which of the following methods of property description is the most unambiguous and is appropriate for use in legal documents?

Which of the following clauses contained in a deed defines or limits the type of interest being conveyed?