A deed conveyed land "to Park District for park purposes." The deed did not say "so long as," "until," "but if," "on condition that," or reserve any right of entry or reverter. Park District later built offices on the la...
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...or life, then to C if C survives B." At the time of the conveyance, B and C are alive. What present estate does B hold? The question asks only for the present estate, not C's contingent remainder. Common-law real-propert...
Citations: Common-law real-property present-estates principles
A life tenant of a farm failed to pay property taxes for two years and ignored ordinary roof repairs, causing avoidable water damage. The remainderman sued before the life tenant died. Which statement is most accurate? L...
Citations: Common-law real-property present-estates principles
Grantor conveyed land "to A and her heirs, but if A ever tries to sell the land, title shall be forfeited." The clause is challenged as a direct disabling restraint on fee simple alienation. What is the likely result? Pr...
Citations: Common-law real-property present-estates principles
Grantor conveyed land "to A for life, then to B and her heirs." During A's life, B sold her interest to C. A then died. Who owns the land? The present estate is A's life estate, and B's vested remainder can be transferre...
Citations: Common-law real-property present-estates principles
...ter, but if alcohol is ever sold on the premises, Grantor may reenter and terminate the estate." Daughter operated a wedding venue on Ranch. One caterer sold wine at an event without Daughter's advance knowledge. Grantor...
Citations: Common-law real-property present-estates principles
...enacre "to City so long as the premises are used as a public library, and if they cease to be so used, Greenacre shall revert to Owner." City used the building as a library for 20 years. It then leased half the building...
Citations: Common-law real-property present-estates principles
Owner conveyed land "to A for life." A opened a quarry on untouched land and sold large amounts of stone. The land had never been used for quarrying. The future-interest holder objected. Which doctrine is most directly i...
Citations: Common-law real-property present-estates principles
Owner conveyed land "to A until the land is no longer farmed, then to B." A stopped farming and opened a warehouse. What is the best classification of A's original estate? Durational language plus a third-party taker cre...
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Owner conveyed land "to Artist, but if the land is ever used for a hotel, then to Charity." Artist opened a hotel. What estate did Artist originally receive? A third-party divestment clause points to an executory limitat...
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Owner conveyed land "to College so long as the land is used for classroom instruction." The deed was silent about reentry. College later permanently converted the land to a parking lot. What estate did College receive? T...
Citations: Common-law real-property present-estates principles
Owner conveyed land "to Neighbor, but if the land is used for commercial mining, Owner may reenter and retake the land." Neighbor began commercial mining. Before Owner took any action, Neighbor conveyed the land to Buyer...
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Owner conveyed Warehouse "to Artist and her heirs, but if Artist ever attempts to transfer Warehouse, then to Museum." Artist later signed a contract to sell Warehouse to Developer. Museum recorded a notice claiming titl...
Citations: Common-law real-property present-estates principles
...pute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A deed transferred land to named children, but only if they graduate before a stated age. One argument was preserved, while another was raised only later. The parties dis...
...pute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A deed transferred land to named children, but only if they graduate before a stated age. The disputed action was partly authorized but exceeded an important limitation...
...pute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A deed transferred land to named children, but only if they graduate before a stated age. The facts are close, and both sides can cite a rule that appears favorable. The...
...pute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A deed transferred land to named children, but only if they graduate before a stated age. One side relies on notice and practical reliance; the other side points to an om...
...pute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A deed transferred land to named children, but only if they graduate before a stated age. A party relied on common practice, but the record includes facts suggesting that...
...pute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A deed transferred land to named children, but only if they graduate before a stated age. The parties disagree about the legal effect of those facts. How is the court mos...
...pute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A deed transferred land to named children, but only if they graduate before a stated age. The facts support the doctrine in part, but a timing problem may limit the reque...
...pute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A deed transferred land to named children, but only if they graduate before a stated age. The decision maker must choose between a categorical shortcut and a fact-sensiti...
...pute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A deed transferred land to named children, but only if they graduate before a stated age. Another actor changed position after relying on the relevant statement, document...
...pute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A deed transferred land to named children, but only if they graduate before a stated age. The moving party relies on the parties' conduct and the practical consequences o...
...pute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A deed transferred land to named children, but only if they graduate before a stated age. A party invokes an equitable or discretionary remedy after contributing to the p...
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