defeasible remainder

A vested remainder that will be destroyed if a condition subsequent occurs.

• An example is “to A for life, and then to B, but if B ever sells liquor on the land, then to C.”

— Also termed remainder subject to divestment. [Cases: Remainders 10. C.J.S. Estates §§ 88–89, 91–92.]

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