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impossible condition (defeasance) - estate becomes absolute

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From 22 U.S. 489 - Hughes v. Edwards · 1824Most cited · 118 citing opinions

if a deed for land is to be made void, by the happening of a subsequent condition, the performance of which is impossible at the time the deed is made, the condition only is void, and the estate of the grantee becomes absolute.