Remainders are either vested or contingent. A vested remainder is one limited to a certain person at a certain time or upon the happening of a necessary event. A contingent remainder is one limited to an uncertain person or upon an event which may or may not happen.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 4 - Conveyances and Creation of Estates.
Article 8 - Remainders and Executory Devises.
Section 35-4-210 - Definitions.
Section 35-4-211 - Vested or Contingent Remainders Generally.
Section 35-4-212 - Contingent Remainder in Lands Equivalent to Executory Devise.
Section 35-4-213 - Remainder Limited After Death Without Heirs or Issue.