Friday, January 23, 2026

FSD vs. FSSCS: Words of Limitation vs Words of Condition

 Words of Limitation:

so long as the property is used as a public library

until the property ceases to be used as a public library

during the time or while the property is used as a public library

or similar language indicating that "upon the happening of a stated event the land is to [automatically] revert to the grantor." (casebook p. 291)


Words of condition

on condition that the property not be used for commercial purposes

provided that the property be used for single-family residential purposes only