Federal Land Bank of Baltimore v. Walker

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Parker,

The controlling question raised by this appeal is whether, by operation of the rule in Shelley’s Case, Seth Andrew Haskell took a fee simple in land devised to him by his father. We are of the opinion that the rule is not applicable and that Seth took only a life estate.

Fred Wano Haskell, being the owner of sixty-six acres of land in Erie County, made Ms last will and testament, dated November 18, 1922, and died August 22,1924. The relevant portions of the will are as follows: “Fourth: — I hereby give and devise unto my son, Seth Andrew Haskell the entire use,…