Property Ownership
A New Mexico property owner who donates land to a church with the condition that the land must be used for religious purposes, and if not, the land reverts to the donor, has created a:
AFee simple absolute
BFee simple on condition subsequent with right of re-entry✓ Correct
CLife estate
DEasement appurtenant
Explanation
A fee simple on condition subsequent requires the grantor to take affirmative action (exercise right of re-entry) to reclaim the property when the condition is violated. The estate doesn't automatically end.
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