Bobbitt v. . Pierson

Benjamin ~W. Bobbitt claims title to the lot of land which he has contracted to convey to S. Pierson, under the will of his grandfather, Walter Y. Bobbitt. The said lot is therein devised to Benjamin W. Bobbitt, “for his own use and benefit as long as he lives, and at the time of his death, to go to his issue.”

We concur in the opinion of the court below that Benjamin W. Bobbitt is not seized, by virtue of this devise, of an estate in fee simple in the lot of land which he has contracted to convey to defendant. He has an estate therein only for his life, with remainder to his issue. The word…