Fee Simple Determinable
/ˈfiː ˌsɪmpl dɪˈtɜːrmɪnəbl/
Definitions
- (n.) A type of freehold estate in land that automatically ends and reverts to the grantor upon occurrence of a specified event or condition.
The grant conveyed the property to her in fee simple determinable, so the land will revert if it is ever used for commercial purposes.
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- fee simple determinable
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Fee simple determinable grants possessors an estate that terminates automatically upon the happening of a specified event, emphasizing the importance of clear conditions to avoid unintended forfeiture.
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