Conditions which are repugnant to the estate granted, which require impossible or illegal acts to be performed, or which in themselves are contrary to the policy of the law are void.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2277; Code 1868, § 2270; Code 1873, § 2296; Code 1882, § 2296; Civil Code 1895, § 3138; Civil Code 1910, § 3718; Code 1933, § 85-903.
Law reviews.
For annual survey of wills, trusts, and administration, see 43 Mercer L. Rev. 457 (1991).
For summary review article on zoning and land use law, see 60 Mercer L. Rev. 457 (2008).
For comment criticizing Williams v. S.M. High Co., 200 Ga. 230 , 36 S.E.2d 667 (1946), holding perpetual right of renewal in lease granted to corporation did not violate rule against perpetuities, see 8 Ga. B.J. 420 (1946).
For comment on Jenkins v. Shuften, 206 Ga. 315 , 57 S.E.2d 283 (1950), see 12 Ga. B.J. 477 (1950).
For comment, “Injunction Remedy for Breach of Restrictive Covenants: An Economic Analysis,” see 45 Mercer L. Rev. 543 (1993).
Structure Georgia Code
Article 3 - Estates Granted Upon Conditions
§ 44-6-40. Grant of Estates Upon Conditions
§ 44-6-41. Conditions Precedent and Subsequent Distinguished; Preferred Construction and Remedy
§ 44-6-42. Right of Entry After Breach of Condition Subsequent
§ 44-6-43. Certain Conditions Void
§ 44-6-44. Effect of Legal Disabilities on Conditions; Notice of Condition