California Statutes

§ 818. — 818. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 818.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 2.DIVISION 2. PROPERTY
Title3.
Part 2.TITLE 3. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF OWNERS
Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Rights of Owners
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Incidents of Ownership

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Cal. Civil Code - CIV Code § 818. (2026).

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The owner of a life estate may use the land in the same manner as the owner of a fee simple, except that he must do no act to the injury of the inheritance.

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Legislative History

Enacted 1872.

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