McDill v. Meyer
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Jefferson Circuit Court; Antonio B. Grace, Judge; The deed created an estate tail at common law. 67 Ark. 517; 9 N. J. L- 10; Tied.
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Appeal from Jefferson Circuit Court; Antonio B. Grace, Judge; The deed created an estate tail at common law. 67 Ark. 517; 9 N. J. L- 10; Tied. Real Prop., § 39; Kent, Com., vol. 4, pp. 11, 12, 13, 14; 51 Ark. 61, 71; 44 Ark. 458; 58 Ark. 303. Where an estate was granted to “A for life, remainder to the heirs of his body,” the rule would not operate; but if granted to “A for life, remainder to his heirs,” the rule would operate, and A would take a fee simple. 58 Ark. 303. A grant should be taken most strongly against him who made it. 15 Ark. 695. The deed conveys a fee simple. 82 Ark. 209.…
1Opinion of the Court
McCueeocíi, C. J.
Appellants sued to recover possession of a tract of land in Jefferson County, Arkansas, claiming title thereto under the following deed, they being the surviving children of Matthew F. McDill, deceased: .
“Know all men by these presents that I, Cornelia F. McDonald, of the county of Lincoln, State of Arkansas, have this day bargained, given, aliened and conveyed, and for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar ($1) cash in hand paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and the further consideration of my love and affection for him as my son, do by these presents…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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