condition precedent vs. condition subsequent
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From 22 U.S. 325 - Robert Taylor v. John Thompson Mason · 1824Most cited · 39 citing opinions
where an intention appears to create an estate at all events, and merely to annex a condition to it, by which it may be defeated, this is a condition subsequent: and if followed by a limitation over, in case the condition be not fulfilled, it makes a conditional limitation. But if the intent appear to be, that the vesting or creation of the estate shall depend on the condition, then it is precedent.