Property Ownership
In Delaware, which estate can be lost if a specified condition occurs?
AFee simple absolute
BFee simple defeasible (conditional)✓ Correct
CLife estate pur autre vie
DTenancy for years
Explanation
A fee simple defeasible (also called a conditional fee) may be lost if a specified condition is violated. It includes fee simple determinable (automatic termination) and fee simple subject to condition subsequent (reversion after court action).
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