Bach v. Pace

CLAY, Commissioner.

The question presented in this case is whether or not the rule against perpe-tuities, ICRS 381.220, is violated by certain provisions in a deed. The Chancellor answered the question in the affirmative.

In 1943 J. H. Matherly conveyed a 20> acre tract of land to his wife, the granting clause of the deed providing:

“for and during the period of her natural life, and so long as she remains the widow, with remainder in fee to the Grandchildren of the party of the first part, their heirs and assigns in fee simple forever.” (Our emphasis.) '

KRS 381.220 provides in part:

“The…