Section 42-701 - Words of inheritance unnecessary

Words of inheritance unnecessary

No words of inheritance shall be necessary in a deed or will to create a fee simple estate; but every conveyance or devise of real estate shall be construed and held to pass a fee simple estate or other entire estate of the grantor or testator, unless a contrary intention shall appear by express terms or be necessarily implied therein.

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(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1268, ch. 854, § 502.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 45-401.
1973 Ed., § 45-201.

Current through September 13, 2012