D.C. Code § 42-701

Current through codified legislation effective April 10, 2024
Section 42-701 - 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.

D.C. Code § 42-701

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