Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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Subsequent

adj. (Of an action, event, etc.) occurring later; coming after something else.

condition subsequent

. A condition that, if it occurs, will bring something else to an end; an event the existence of which, by agreement of the parties, discharges a duty of performance that has arisen. "It must also be observed that lawyers sometimes refer to a condition subsequent, i.e. a condition on the happening of which the whole contract is dissolved. A condition subsequent is simply a statement of the circumstances in which the contract may be prematurely brought to an end, and is usually more readily recognized than a condition precedent. Like a condition precedent, however, a condition subsequent differs from terms which are promises, because the occurrence of such a condition involves the parties in no liability." P.S. Atiyah, An Introduction to the Law of Contract 147 (3d ed. 1981)."If . . . the deed or will uses such words as but if,' on condition that,' provided, however,' or

fee simple subject to a condition subsequent

An estate subject to the grantor's power to end the estate if some specified event happens (e.g., "to Albert and his heirs, upon condition that no alcohol is sold on the premises"). ( The future interest retained by the grantor is called a power of termination (or a right of entry). - Also termed fee simple on a condition subsequent; fee simple subject to a power of termination; fee simple upon condition.

subsequent creditor

A creditor whose claim comes into existence after a given fact or transaction, such as the recording of a deed or the execution of a voluntary conveyance.

subsequent negligence

See NEGLIGENCE.

subsequent remedial measure

Evidence. An action taken after an event, which, if taken before the event, would have reduced the likelihood of the event's occurrence. ( Evidence of subsequent remedial measures is not admissible to prove negligence, but it may be admitted to prove ownership, control, feasibility, or the like. Fed. R. Evid. 407.

subsequent-advance rule

Bankruptcy. The principle that a preferential transfer by the debtor will not be avoided or rescinded by the debtor's bankruptcy trustee if (1) the creditor extended new value to the debtor after receiving the preferential transfer, (2) the new value is unsecured, and (3) the new value remains unpaid after its transfer. 11 USCA ยง 547(c)(4).

subsequent-negligence doctrine

See LASTCLEARrCHANCE DOCTRINE.