CHAPTER 42—TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY Key
1. Which of the following best describes a deed?
2. A deed that transfers whatever interest a grantor has in a property is known as a _____.
3. A _____ deed warrants that a grantor has good title to a real property and further warrants that the grantor
will defend the grantee against all claims by third parties.
4. Which of the following is a provision in a deed?
5. Which of the following best describes a covenant?
6. A covenant in which a grantee agrees to refrain from doing something is known as a(n) _____.
7. _____ consists of a grantor intending to give up title, possession, and control over the property.
8. Which of the following is true of abstract of title?
9. Even when an owner makes a gift of real property, the transfer must be evidenced by a deed.
10. A person receiving title to property is known as a grantor.
11. In the absence of a statute or an agreement between the parties requiring a warranty deed, a quitclaim deed
may be used in making all conveyances of real property.
12. A special warranty deed warrants that a grantor has the right to sell a personal property.
13. In a deed, the grantor and the grantee must be identified by name.
14. Any amount paid to a grantor for his property is a consideration.
15. In an affirmative covenant, a grantee agrees to refrain from doing something.
16. A married grantee must have his or her spouse also sign the deed.
17. The title to real property passes before the delivery of the deed.
18. It is mandatory to record a deed in order to complete the transfer of title.
19. The abstract of title shows whether or not there are any unpaid taxes on a property.
20. Explain any two provisions contained in a deed.