CONDITIO

Latin: A condition. Conditio beneficialis, quae statum construit, benigne secundum verborum intentionem est interpretanda; odiosa uate, quae statum detruit stricte secundum verborum proprietatem accipienda. 8 Coke, 90. A beneficial condition, which creates an estate, ought to be construed favorably, according to the intention of the words; but a condition which destroys an estate is odious, and ought to be construed strictly according to the letter of the words. Conditio dicitur, cum quid in casum incertum qui potest tendere ad esse aut non esse confertur. Co. Litt. 201. It is called a “condition,” when something is given on an uncertain event, which may or may not come into existence. Conditio illicita habetur pro non adjecta. An unlawful condition is deemed as not annexed. Conditio praecedens adimpleri debet priusquam sequatur effectus. Co. Litt 201. A condition precedent must be fulfilled before the effect can follow.