West Virginia § 36-1-11 - 36-1-11. Fee simple may be created without words of limitation.
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§ 36-1-11. 36-1-11. Fee simple may be created without words of limitation.
When any real property is conveyed or devised to any person, and no words of limitation are used in the conveyance or devise, such conveyance or devise shall be construed to pass the fee simple, or the whole estate or interest, legal or equitable, which the testator or grantor had power to dispose of, in such real property, unless a contrary intention shall appear in the conveyance or will.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 36-1-11
What does West Virginia Code § 36-1-11 cover?
Section 36-1-11 ("36-1-11. Fee simple may be created without words of limitation.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West 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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Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
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