Section 43-5-3 - Term of years--Suspension of absolute ownership

43-5-3. Term of years--Suspension of absolute ownership.The absolute ownership of a term of years cannot be suspended for a longer period than the absolute power of alienation can be suspended in respect to a fee. Source: CivC 1877, §227; CL 1887, §2743; RCivC 1903, §250; RC 1919, §320; SDC 1939, §51.0411.