Opening Arguments T3BE76: Accidental Evidence
Jul 10, 2025
Professor Heather Varanini, a bar prep expert, joins to unravel the complexities of property law and the bar exam. They explore key concepts like 'fee simple subject to condition subsequent' with humor, making tricky legal terms relatable. The discussion also dives into the ethical dilemmas surrounding confession laws and how hearsay plays a role in court cases. Engaging listener anecdotes keep the conversation lively, blending legal insights with approachable banter and community interaction.
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Bundle of Sticks in Property
- Real property interest consists of present estates and future interests, like ends of a stick.
- Fee simple determinable is a present estate linked to a possibility of reverter as its future interest.
Fee Simple Determinable Explained
- "So long as" signals a fee simple determinable with durational language.
- The future interest tied to it is an automatic possibility of reverter to the grantor.
Conditional Fee Simple Interest
- Fee simple subject to condition subsequent has conditional language like "if" or "provided that".
- Its future interest is a right of entry, which requires the grantor to act to reclaim the property.