Fines and Recoveries (Ireland) Act 1834

Persons empowered to dispose of Lands not being vested Estate.

XXII. And be it further enacted, That from and after the Thirty-first Day of October One thousand eight hundred and thirty-four, it shall be lawful for any Person, either before or after he shall become entitled in any Manner, except as expectant Heir of a living Person, or as expectant Heir of the Body of a living Person, to an Estate in Lands, not being a vested Estate, and whether he be or be not ascertained as the Person or One of the Persons in whom the same may become vested, to dispose of such Lands for the whole or any Part of such Estate therein by any Assurance, whether Deed, Will, or any other Instrument by which he could have made such Disposition if such Estate were a vested Estate in Possession: Provided nevertheless, that no such Disposition shall be valid or have any Effect where the the Person making the same shall not at the Time of the Disposition have become entitled to such Estate, unless the Deed, Will, or other Instrument by virtue of which he may become entitled be existing and in operation at the Time of the Disposition.