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Reversion

A reversion is the future interest a grantor retains when the grantor transfers a smaller estate and has not given the remaining future interest to a third party.

Exam area: Property Ownership

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What does “reversion” mean in real estate?

A reversion is the future interest a grantor retains when the grantor transfers a smaller estate and has not given the remaining future interest to a third party.

How is “reversion” different from the closest wrong answer?

A reversion returns to the grantor or the grantor's successors. A remainder is created in a different person.

What is the Georgia-specific rule?

The interest arises from what the grantor retained under the conveyance. The deed language, not who happens to occupy later, controls classification.

Worked exam example

Scenario

An owner conveys a farm to Elise for life and names no taker after Elise. The owner retains the reversion.

What is the most common exam trap?

Trap correction

A reversion does not wait for a breach. It becomes possessory when the prior estate naturally ends.

Original exam check

Apply the definition

Paul deeds his farm to Elise for life and names no one to take after her. Elise dies. Who is entitled to possession?

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