Tillotson v. Carpenter

The facts are not disputed and the only question presented is the correct construction and effect to be given to the instrument which is in the form of a deed. Its granting clause reads: “For the consideration of the sum of One Dollar, in hand paid by second party, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and the love and: affection I bear toward my wife, Lizzie Tillotson, of said county and state, party of the second part, do hereby at the decease of my body, and during the natural life of said second party and unto the heirs of her body, if then there be such, otherwise to my heirs,…