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.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 18 - Wills. [Enacted title]
Chapter 3 - Devises and Bequests
§ 18–301. Estates disposable by will
§ 18–302. Devises or bequests for religious purposes. [Repealed]
§ 18–303. General devise and bequest of all property
§ 18–304. Devise of land to include leaseholds
§ 18–305. After-acquired real property
§ 18–307. Advancement as satisfaction of devise or bequest
§ 18–308. Death of devisee or legatee; lapsed or void devises or bequests