2021 District of Columbia Code
Title 42 - Real Property
Chapter 5 - Estates in Land
§ 42–511. Future estates — Remainder and conditional limitation

Universal Citation: DC Code § 42–511 (2021)

If it is to commence upon the full expiration of such precedent estate, it is a remainder and may be transferred by that name. If it is to commence on a contingency which, if it happen, will abridge or determine such precedent estate before its expiration, it shall be known as a conditional limitation.

(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1351, ch. 854, § 1021.)

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 45-211.

1973 Ed., § 45-811.

Cross References

Proceeding by remainderman to determine whether or not life tenant is still alive, see § 16-1151 et seq.

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