Property Ownership

What does 'fee simple subject to condition subsequent' mean in Delaware?

AA fee simple estate that automatically ends when a condition is violated
BA fee simple estate that may be terminated if a specified condition is violated, but only after the original grantor exercises a 'right of entry'✓ Correct
CA fee simple estate subject to a subsequent owner's right of review
DA fee simple estate conditioned on subsequent improvements being made

Explanation

Fee simple subject to condition subsequent continues even after a condition is violated until the original grantor (or their heirs) exercises their 'right of entry' (power of termination) through court action. Unlike fee simple determinable, it does not automatically revert.

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