California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 2 — Property, Part 4 — Acquisition of Property, Title 4 — Transfer, Chapter 1 — Transfers in General, Article 5 — Effect of Transfer, Section 1085

A present interest, and the benefit of a condition or covenant respecting property, may be taken by any natural person under a grant, although not named a party thereto.

Notes

Allows any natural person to take a present interest, or the benefit of a condition or covenant concerning property, under a grant even if that person is not named as a party to the grant. The provision does not state a requirement that the beneficiary sign, provide consideration, or be expressly designated as a contracting party.

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