Virginia § 55.1-111 - Fee tail converted into fee simple
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§ 55.1-111. Fee tail converted into fee simple
Every estate in lands so limited that, as the law was on October 7, 1776, such estate would have been an estate tail shall be deemed an estate in fee simple, and every limitation upon such an estate shall be held valid if the same would be valid when limited upon an estate in fee simple created by technical language.
Code 1919, § 5150; Code 1950, § 55-12; 2019, c. 712.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 55.1-111
What does Code of Virginia § 55.1-111 cover?
Section 55.1-111 ("Fee tail converted into fee simple") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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