Alabama § 35-4-212 - Contingent Remainder in Lands Equivalent to Executory Devise.
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§ 35-4-212. Contingent Remainder in Lands Equivalent to Executory Devise.
No estate in lands can be created by way of contingent remainder; but every estate created by any will or conveyance, which might have taken effect as a contingent remainder, has the same properties and effect as an executory devise.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-4-212
What does Code of Alabama § 35-4-212 cover?
Section 35-4-212 ("Contingent Remainder in Lands Equivalent to Executory Devise.") 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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