- estate vested in possession
- An estate whereof there is a right of present enjoyment. 28 Am J2d Est § 2. See vested estate.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
estate vested in possession
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vested in possession — See vested estate … Ballentine's law dictionary
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vested — Fixed; accrued; settled; absolute; complete. Having the character or given the rights of absolute ownership; not contingent; not subject to be defeated by a condition precedent. Rights are vested when right to enjoyment, present or prospective,… … Black's law dictionary
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