Property Ownership
In West Virginia, a developer uses a deed to convey a lot in a new subdivision 'to ABC Church, so long as the property is used for religious purposes.' This creates a:
AFee simple absolute
BFee simple subject to condition subsequent
CFee simple determinable✓ Correct
DLife estate
Explanation
A fee simple determinable is a fee simple estate that automatically terminates when a specified condition occurs. 'So long as' language creates a determinable fee — if the property stops being used for religious purposes, title automatically reverts to the grantor.
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