Flynn v. Palmer

The trial court was of the opinion and the defendants contend that by the terms of the instrument there was created an express trust with no provision for the disposition of the property on the death of the grantor, and that, consequently, by virtue of the provisions of sec. 231.18, Stats., the remainder reverts to his heirs. The statute provides as follows:

“REVERSION in grantor. Whenever an express trust is created every estate and interest not embraced in the trust and not otherwise disposed of shall remain in or revert to the person creating the trust or his heirs as a legal estate.”

Plainti…