Maxim 5.2.15
A reversion of land is as it were the return of the land to the possession of the donor or his heirs after the termination of the estate granted.
Reversio terrae est tanquam terra revertens in possessione donatori sive heredibus suis post donum finitum.
Source: Co. Litt. 142; Jackson
Difficulty 3/5 — Intermediate
Explanation
When a lesser estate (life estate, term of years) expires, the land reverts automatically to the grantor or his heirs — the reversion is a present interest, vested from the moment the grant is made.
Where this applies
- My property title comes with conditions that require me to maintain certain services — is that normal?
- The deed says I have to pay annual fees to the original grantor's estate.
Legal domains
Cite this maxim
NeCede Max. 5.2.15 — A reversion of land is as it were the return of the land to the possession of the donor or his heirs after the termination of the estate granted. — Co. Litt. 142; Jackson (Reversio terrae est tanquam terra revertens in possessione donatori sive heredibus suis post donum finitum.)
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