Bhagiratha Has the Fee Simple in a Piece of Land

question 56

Multiple Choice

Bhagiratha has the fee simple in a piece of land called Blackacre. She is about to create two new interests in that property. Gallahad will receive a life estate. Adeline will receive the remainder. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Adeline and Gallahad must be related.
• B) Adeline will not receive any benefit if Bhagiratha dies before Gallahad.
• C) The doctrine of waste will impose an onerous obligation on Adeline.
• D) Gallahad will receive an estate in Blackacre.
• E) Bhagiratha will eventually receive the reversion.

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