Asked by keith sanders on Jun 23, 2024

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A life estate may not be reserved by a vendor who sells land in fee simple.

Life Estate

A legal right to use and derive benefit from property for the duration of one's life, after which control reverts to another party.

Fee Simple

A type of freehold ownership where the owner has the greatest possible rights over the land forever.

  • Classify the different estates in land and enumerate their unique traits.
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Stephanie HarrisonJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
A life estate can indeed be reserved by a vendor who sells land in fee simple, as the vendor can stipulate that they retain a life estate in the property while transferring the remainder interest to the buyer.