In real property law. A reversion is the residue of an estate left by operation of law in the grantor or his heirs, or in the heirs of a testator, commencing in possession on the determination of a particular estate granted or devised. When a person has an interest in lands, and grants a portion of that interest, or, in other terms, a less estate than he has in himself, the … [Read more...] about REVERSION
REVERSIONER
estates. One entitled to a reversion. 2. Although not in actual possession, the reversioner having a vested interest in the reversion, is entitled to his action for an injury done to the inheritance. 4 Burr. 2141. The reversioner is entitled to the rent, and this important incident passes with a grant or assignment of the reversion. It is not inseparable from it, and may be … [Read more...] about REVERSIONER
REVERT
To revert; to return to a prior state or condition. With regard to property, when the property returns to the possession of the prior owner. … [Read more...] about REVERT
REVERTER
Reversion. A formed on in reverter is a writ which was a proper remedy when the donee in tail or issue died without issue and a stranger abated: or they who were seised by force of the entail discontinued the same. … [Read more...] about REVERTER
REVERSOR
law of Scotland. A debtor who makes a wadset and to whom the right of reversion is granted. … [Read more...] about REVERSOR