Arizona § 33-203 - Right to possession of lands; estates in possession; estates in expectancy
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-203 — Right to possession of lands; estates in possession; estates in expectancy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-203. Right to possession of lands; estates in possession; estates in expectancy
Estates in lands, as respects the time of enjoyment, are divided into:
1. Estates in possession. An estate in possession is one in which the owner thereof has an immediate right to possession of the land.
2. Estates in expectancy. An estate in expectancy is one in which the right of the owner thereof to possession of the land is not immediate, but is postponed to a future time or period.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-203 cover?
Section 33-203 ("Right to possession of lands; estates in possession; estates in expectancy") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. 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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