Jurgens v. Eads

We grapple here with contingent and vested remainders, executory interests and divestment.

In short — we affirm.

C. F. Eads died testate on February 25,1950. By the terms of his will he gave his wife, Ella Eads, a life estate in his real estate and gave the remainder to his brother, John D. Eads, in trust. The terms directed the trustee to rent the real estate during the interim between the date of death of Ella Eads and the date of sale of the real estate which was to be by public auction within one year from the death of Ella Eads. After paying expenses, the proceeds were then to be…