Russell v. Werntz
Citations
- 88 Md. 210
- 44 A. 219
- 1898 Md. LEXIS 250
Syllabus
<p>Construction of Devise — Power of Disposition Superadded to Life Estate.</p> <p>When a power of disposal accompanies a devise- of a life estate, the power is limited to such disposition as a tenant for life can make, unless there are words clearly indicating that a larger power was intended.</p> <p>A testator gave the residue of his estate to his wife, “ To hold' and dispose of as she may see fit, while she remains single, and at her death or marriage the remaining property is to be equally divided between my two daughters.” Held, that the widow took only a life estate in the real property, with remainder to the daughters, and that she had no power to dispose of the same in fee.</p>
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