District of Columbia Code
Title 42 - Real Property
Chapter 7 - Interpretation of Instruments

§ 42–701. Words of inheritance unnecessary - No words of inheritance shall be necessary in a deed...

§ 42–702. “Grant” or “bargain and sell” passes whole estate and interest - The word “grant,” and the phrase “bargain and sell,” or...

§ 42–703. Remainder to heirs of life tenant; rule in Shelley’s case abolished - Where a remainder shall be limited to the heirs or...

§ 42–704. Posthumous children - Where a future estate shall be limited to heirs, or...

§ 42–705. Construction of words importing want or failure of issue - In any deed or will of real or personal estate...