Alabama § 35-4-211 - Vested or Contingent Remainders Generally.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-4-211 — Vested or Contingent Remainders Generally., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-4-211. Vested or Contingent Remainders Generally.
Remainders are either vested or contingent. A vested remainder is one limited to a certain person at a certain time or upon the happening of a necessary event. A contingent remainder is one limited to an uncertain person or upon an event which may or may not happen.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-4-211
What does Code of Alabama § 35-4-211 cover?
Section 35-4-211 ("Vested or Contingent Remainders Generally.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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