In the Spotlight: The Rule Against Perpetuities

Variations in the Rule Against Perpetuities ("the Rule") exist as to when and if the Rule applies to preemptive rights, options to purchase and lease renewal options, and the law continues to evolve.

23 minute read August 29, 2012 at 04:35 PM
By
Donna Hoelscher Suchan And Patrick T. Fitzgerald
In the Spotlight: The Rule Against Perpetuities

The legendary Rule Against Perpetuities (“the Rule”) originated centuries ago. Today, it continues to generate strikingly complex legal problems worthy of judicial review. In the context of commercial leases, it is important to be aware of when and if the Rule applies.

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