No words of inheritance shall be necessary in a deed or will to create a fee simple estate; but every conveyance or devise of real estate shall be construed and held to pass a fee simple estate or other entire estate of the grantor or testator, unless a contrary intention shall appear by express terms or be necessarily implied therein.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1268, ch. 854, § 502.)
1981 Ed., § 45-401.
1973 Ed., § 45-201.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 7 - Interpretation of Instruments
§ 42–701. Words of inheritance unnecessary
§ 42–702. “Grant” or “bargain and sell” passes whole estate and interest
§ 42–703. Remainder to heirs of life tenant; rule in Shelley’s case abolished
§ 42–705. Construction of words importing want or failure of issue