Property Ownership
A Mississippi property owner has a 'fee simple determinable' estate. If the condition in the grant is violated, ownership:
AMust be reacquired through a court action by the grantor
BAutomatically reverts to the grantor without any court action✓ Correct
CPasses to the state through escheat
DContinues unless the grantor gives written notice
Explanation
A fee simple determinable automatically ends (reverts to the grantor) upon the occurrence of the specified limiting condition—no court action is needed. The key words in the deed are usually 'so long as,' 'while,' or 'during.'
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