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· 11/15/1865

West v. Henton

Citations

  • 25 Ind. 364

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  • “A vested remainder depends upon an event which must happen. A contingent remainder depends on an event which is uncertain and may never happen. A vested remainder is to a person in esse and ascertained. A contingent remainder is to a person not in esse or not ascertained.”

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Judges: Elliott

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