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  6. Title 42 - Real Property.
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  8. Chapter 10 - Powers Relating to Realty.


Chapter 10 - Powers Relating to Realty.


  • § 42–1001. “Power” defined.
  • § 42–1002. General power.
  • § 42–1003. Special power.
  • § 42–1004. Beneficial power.
  • § 42–1005. Giving of absolute power — To owner of limited estate.
  • § 42–1006. Giving of absolute power — To owner of unlimited estate.
  • § 42–1007. Giving of absolute power — Where no remainder on grantee’s estate.
  • § 42–1008. Construction of power to devise inheritance given to tenant with limited estate.
  • § 42–1009. Right of grantor to reserve power.
  • § 42–1010. Liability of special and beneficial power in equity.
  • § 42–1011. General powers in trust.
  • § 42–1012. Special powers in trust.
  • § 42–1013. Trust powers imperative — Duty upon grantee.
  • § 42–1014. Trust powers imperative — Effect of grantee’s right of selection of objects of trust.
  • § 42–1015. Beneficiaries to take equally unless otherwise directed; effect of giving trustee discretion.
  • § 42–1016. Execution of trust powers for benefit of creditors and assignees.
  • § 42–1017. Writing needed to execute power.
  • § 42–1018. Power to be executed by devise, will, or grant, as directed.
  • § 42–1019. Grantee may execute power without direct reference to such.
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