springing executory interest en · NOUN
Meanings
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An interest in an estate in land created by the conditions of a grant wherein the grantor cuts short the grantor's own interest in the property in favor of the grantee, contingent upon the occurrence of a specific condition.
Joe gives land "to Harry, if Harry graduates from law school". Harry has a springing executory interest because his graduation from law school directly divests Joe of ownership.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| springing executory interests | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
fee simple subject to executory limitation · shifting executory interest · fee simple subject to executory interest · defeasible fee