Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
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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.