An alternative contingent remainder occurs when the same property is subject to two contingent remainders with opposite conditions precedent such that one of them will always take effect.
A contingent remainder is a type of...
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“Ascertained” means something is found out with certainty, it is used after the “ascertain” is finished. “Ascertain” means to make certain; to establish with certainty, by the finding and judgment or decree of the court.
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Blackacre refers to a fictional plot of land which is often used in examples when teaching or explaining property law concepts. In examples where more than one plot of land is necessary, Blackacre is often paired with fellow fictional plot of...
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Collaterals are relatives who descend from a common ancestor, other than direct ancestors and issue. Examples of one’s collaterals would be relatives such as uncles, aunts, or cousins. On the other hand, one’s ancestors are parents,...
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A duty to repair, generally, refers to the duty of a life tenant to maintain the property in a reasonable state of repair. There is an exception for ordinary wear and tear. If the individual personally occupies the land, this duty is limited...
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Estates with a freehold are those that last for eternity.
There are some freehold estate types where the estate lasts past the life of the owner and passes to their living heirs upon death in accordance with the terms of the...
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In property law, future interest is the right to possess property in the future.
A future interest is in direct contrast with a present right to property, also referred to as a possessory estate. A future interest may be...
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A nonfreehold estate is an estate which gives the right to possess the property but not title to hold the property. Nonfreehold estates are often called leaseholds or tenancies, as they are often occupied by tenants under leasing contracts....
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The right of entry refers to the future interest that the original grantor holds when giving a possessory estate to another.
A fee simple estate (a type of freehold estate) grants the property holder a total current right...
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The Rule in Shelley’s Case is derived from the English case, Wolfe v. Shelley (1581) and refers to a rule in property law that generally applies to the right to possess property in the future. The Rule in Shelley’s Case states that when a...