"A" transfers a piece of land to "B" on the condition that "B" shall not transfer the land to anyone else for the next 10 years. In this case, "B" has no right to transfer the land for 10 years.
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A condition restricting transfer for a fixed period (10 years) is a conditional limitation on transfer — it limits B's right to alienate the property but doesn't absolutely prohibit it forever. Under Section 10 TPA, absolute restraints on alienation are void, but partial/conditional restraints (time-limited or person-limited) may be upheld as conditional limitations. This is different from a condition precedent (which must be fulfilled before the transfer takes effect) or a conditional transfer (where the transfer itself depends on an event).
The text reads: Section 10 TPA: Where property is transferred subject to a condition absolutely restraining alienation, the condition is void. However, partial restraints (time-limited or person-limited) may be upheld.