§ 18–304. Devise of land to include leaseholds.

DC Code § 18–304 (2019) (N/A)
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A devise of the land of a testator, or of his land in any place, or in the occupation of a person named or otherwise described in a general manner, includes his leasehold estates or those to which the descriptions extend, as well as freehold estates, unless a contrary intention appears in the testamentary instrument containing the devise.

(Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 688, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1.)

1981 Ed., § 18-304.

1973 Ed., § 18-304.