Property Ownership
What distinguishes a fee simple absolute estate from a fee simple defeasible estate?
AFee simple absolute can be inherited; defeasible cannot
BFee simple absolute has no conditions; defeasible may be terminated if conditions are violated✓ Correct
CFee simple defeasible gives greater ownership rights
DFee simple absolute expires after 99 years
Explanation
A fee simple absolute is the most complete ownership with no conditions. A fee simple defeasible (conditional or determinable) may terminate if specified conditions are violated or occur.
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