2015 Code of Virginia
Title 55 - Property and Conveyances
§ 55-11. Grant, etc., without words of limitation

When any real estate is conveyed, devised or granted to any person without any words of limitation such devise, conveyance or grant shall be construed to pass the fee simple or other whole estate or interest which the testator or grantor has power to dispose of in such real estate, unless a contrary intention shall appear by the will, conveyance or grant.

Code 1919, § 5149.