Deed

===General and special warranty===
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[[File:Providence, Rhode Island, Original Deed.jpg|thumb|right|The original 1636 [[Aboriginal title in the United States|Indian deed]] creating the Colony of [[Rhode Island]] signed by Native American Chief [[Canonicus]] to [[Roger Williams (theologian)|Roger Williams]]]]

In the transfer of real estate, a deed conveys ownership from the old owner (the grantor) to the new owner (the grantee), and can include various [[Warranty|warranties]]. The precise name and nature of these warranties differ by jurisdiction. Often, however, the basic differences between them is the degree to which the grantor warrants the title. The grantor may give a general warranty of title against any claims, or the warranty may be limited to only claims which occurred after the grantor obtained the real estate. The latter type of deed is usually known as a ''special [[warranty deed]]''. While a ''general warranty deed'' was normally used for residential real estate sales and transfers, special warranty deeds are becoming more common and are more commonly used in commercial transactions.