California · Civil Code

CIV §1085: A present interest, and the benefit of a condition or covenant respecting property, may be taken by any natural person under a grant, although not named a party thereto.

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A natural person may receive a present property interest and benefit from conditions or covenants in a property grant, even if not formally named as a party.

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A present interest, and the benefit of a condition or covenant respecting property, may be taken by any natural person under a grant, although not named a party thereto.

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