An unlawful condition is deemed as not annexed.

Explanation

A condition that requires something unlawful is struck from the grant without destroying the grant itself — the grantor cannot poison his own gift.

Where this applies

• A gift was given with the condition that I commit a crime to keep it — that condition is void.
• The deed says I must violate building codes to maintain ownership — that can't be right.

See also

• 6.3.7 A contract founded on a base consideration, or against good morals, is null.
• 6.4.5 A repugnant condition in a grant does not destroy the grant; the condition is rejected, and the gift stands.