Cannon v. Laing

Under a proper construction of item 3 of the will of O. B. Stevens, Mrs. Julia A. Stevens, in her individual capacity, took a life-estate in the land in controversy, with a power of disposal. Melton v. Camp, 121 Ga. 693 (49 S. E. 690); Patterson v. Gaissert, 147 Ga. 472 (94 S. E. 563). The lease contract executed to L. E. Cannon to the property in controversy by Mrs. Julia A. Stevens, “executrix of 'the estate of 0. B. Stevens,” was not an execution of the powers conferred by item 3 of the will. Patterson v. Gaissert, supra. A life-tenant can not convey or lease property for a time beyond his…