Lassiter v. . Jones

The questions involved: (1) Have the plaintiffs a right to maintain this action for recovery of property in dispute as heirs at law of grantor where deed does not contain clause of forfeiture or reverter? We think not. (2) Is title to trustees a fee when deed sets out that the property shall remain “vested in perpetuity to the above mentioned trustees and their successors in office” ? We think so.

It will be noted that the deed says: (1) “Have bargained and sold and by these presents do bargain, sell and convey to the said trustees and their successors in office.” (2) “The conditions of this…