Property Ownership
A South Carolina property owner who has a 'fee simple defeasible' estate subject to a condition subsequent has:
AOwnership that automatically reverts upon violation
BFull ownership until the grantor exercises their right to re-enter upon a condition violation✓ Correct
CA temporary lease right only
DEqual ownership with the grantor
Explanation
Fee simple subject to condition subsequent gives the grantor a 'right of re-entry' (power of termination) if the condition is violated. Unlike determinable estates, there is no automatic reversion; the grantor must take affirmative legal action.
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