A power is special:
(1) Where the persons or class of persons to whom the disposition of the lands under the power is to be made is designated;
(2) Where the power authorizes the alienation, by means of a conveyance, will, or charge, of a particular estate or interest less than a fee.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1353, ch. 854, § 1039.)
1981 Ed., § 45-103.
1973 Ed., § 45-1003.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 10 - Powers Relating to Realty
§ 42–1005. Giving of absolute power — To owner of limited estate
§ 42–1006. Giving of absolute power — To owner of unlimited estate
§ 42–1007. Giving of absolute power — Where no remainder on grantee’s estate
§ 42–1008. Construction of power to devise inheritance given to tenant with limited estate
§ 42–1009. Right of grantor to reserve power
§ 42–1010. Liability of special and beneficial power in equity
§ 42–1011. General powers in trust
§ 42–1012. Special powers in trust
§ 42–1013. Trust powers imperative — Duty upon grantee
§ 42–1014. Trust powers imperative — Effect of grantee’s right of selection of objects of trust
§ 42–1016. Execution of trust powers for benefit of creditors and assignees
§ 42–1017. Writing needed to execute power
§ 42–1018. Power to be executed by devise, will, or grant, as directed
§ 42–1019. Grantee may execute power without direct reference to such