Words Of Limitation in Europe

Definition of Words Of Limitation

Words in a conveyance or will which have the effect of marking out the duration of an estate.’ Thus, in a grant to A and his heirs, the words ” and his heirs ” are words of limitation. Formerly these words were essential to pass the fee simple, both in legal and equitable interests. (Bostock, Re, [1921] 2 Ch. 469). The Conveyancing Act, 1881, s. 51, authorised the use of the words “In fee simple,” but any other words, including ” In f ee ” passed only a life estate (Ethel and Mitchell, Re, [1901] 1 Ch. 945). No words of limitation are necessary after 1925. A conveyance passes the whole interest of the grantor, unless a contrary intention is expressed. (Law of Property Act, 1925, s. 60.).
To create an estate tail by deed, it was necessary that ” words of procreation” should be used as 4 to A and the heirs of his body.” After 1925 an entailed interest may be created by way of trust in any property, by the use of like words. (Law of Property Act, 1925, s. 130.).
Words of purchase are words which denote the person who is to take the estate

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Definition of Words Of Limitation is, temporally, from A Concise Law Dictionary (1927). This page needs to be proofread.

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