Condition Subsequent


Definition of "Condition subsequent"

Barbara Amstadter
Barbara Amstadter The McMonigle Group Corp

Condition that depends on the failure or nonperformance of which an estate already granted may be overthrown. Upon the breach of the condition, the grantor has the power to terminate the estate.

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