Biting rule

Biting rule
The principle that a provision in a deed or will to be inoperative where it attempts to cut down, modify, or qualify an apparent fee theretofore granted in the instrument. Hanks v McDanell, 307 Ky 243, 210 SW2d 784, 17 ALR2d 1.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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