Howell v. Weisemiller

STANLEY, Commissioner.

The construction of an unartful deed in respect to the character of title conveyed and, provisionally, in respect to a restraint on alienation, is presented.

By a deed, dated March 31, 1934, for the consideration of $1,030, F. H. Howell conveyed a certain lot in an addition to Eliza-bethtown to “Bessie Frazier, party of the second part, and Jesse Howell and Richard Thomas Howell, parties of the third part.” Following the reservation of a life estate-in the grantor, the deed continues, “and at his death the right of use and occupancy-of said property to the party of the…