38
In forceEffect of devise of real property without words of limitation
Chapter 2Wills
Part 2.3Construction of wills
Division 2Construction of particular provisions in wills
38 Effect of devise of real property without words of limitation
(1)
A disposition of real property to a person without words of limitation is to be construed as passing the whole estate or interest of the testator in that property to that person.
(2)
This section does not apply if a contrary intention appears in the will.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
Research tools for this sectionSubscription
The statute text is free to read above. View subscription options to unlock the case-law research tools for each provision.