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A fee simple defeasible estate in West Virginia:

Correct Answer

B) May be terminated if a specified condition is violated

A fee simple defeasible is ownership subject to a condition. If the condition is violated, ownership may revert to the grantor or pass to a third party. For example, 'to X as long as the property is used as a park.'

Answer Options
A
Has no conditions and lasts forever
B
May be terminated if a specified condition is violated
C
Is the same as a life estate
D
Only applies to commercial property

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Key Terms:

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