Civil Code section 696

Two or more future interests may be created to take effect in the alternative, so that if the first in order fails to vest, the next in succession shall be substituted for it, and take effect accordingly.

Source: Section 696, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=696. (accessed Jun. 26, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_696

Original Source: Section 696, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=696. (last accessed May 12, 2025).