765 ILCS 340/1 : Rights and Remedies — Property — Future Interests — Contingent Remainder Act —Section 765 ILCS 340/1 TEXT PDF No future interest shall fail or be defeated by the determination of any precedent estate or interest prior to the happening of the event or contingency on which the future interest is limited to take effect. 765 ILCS 340/1 P.A. 84-1308.