Two or more future interests may be created to take effect in the alternative, so that if the first in order fails to vest, the next in succession shall be substituted for it, and take effect accordingly.
Cal. Civ. Code § 696
Interests in Property
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 13 Cal. App. 234 - County of Los Angeles v. Winans (1910)
Most recently applied in Estate of J. S. Ferry v. Lucas (May 1961)
Enacted 1872.
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