Jefferson v. Jefferson

The first question for decision is whether the deed of D. A. Jefferson conveys to his son, R. O. Jefferson, an estate in fee or an estate for life only, with remainder to his “boy children.”

It will be noted that in the conveying clause the grant is to “R. O. Jefferson heirs and assigns,” and in the habendum' clause we have “to the said R. 0. Jefferson and his heirs and not to assign only to his brothers for their only use and behoof forever,” and the warranty is made “to the said R. O. Jefferson and his heirs and assigns.” While it does not appear in the evidence, it seems probable that the…