Vreeland v. Blauvelt
New Jersey Court of Chancery
Michael D. Vreeland, by his will proved October, 1830, devised lands to each of his three grandchildren, Michael, Isaac, and Margaret severally. He further devised as follows : “Item. I further order and direct if any of my grandchildren, Michael, Isaac, or Margaret, should die leaving no lawful issue, then in such case that the survivors should have that property which I have devised to the then deceased, in equal portiong, share and share alike.”
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Michael D. Vreeland, by his will proved October, 1830, devised lands to each of his three grandchildren, Michael, Isaac, and Margaret severally. He further devised as follows : “Item. I further order and direct if any of my grandchildren, Michael, Isaac, or Margaret, should die leaving no lawful issue, then in such case that the survivors should have that property which I have devised to the then deceased, in equal portiong, share and share alike.” Michael and Margaret, by their deed of bargain and sale with full covenants, including a general warranty, and dated July 31st, 1872, conveyed and…
1Opinion of the Court
The Vice-Chancellor.
The complainant in this case took under his grandfather’s' will a fee simple estate, but it was not an indefeasible estate. It would not descend to his heirs or pass to his devisees or assigns, in case he should die without lawful issue, and in the lifetime of either his brother Michael or his sister Margaret. It would under the will go to them. This is admitted; and it is also admitted that if Michael or Margaret should die before the happening of Isaac’s death as above, the survivor would take the whole. In such case the complainant insists *485that the deed of -July 31st,…
2Cited by3 opinions
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- Caparell v. GoodbodyNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1942
- Tennenberger v. SozioNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1927