limitation over
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 25 U.S. 568 - Williamson v. Daniel · 1827Most cited · 1 citing opinions
too remote, slaves as personal property
There are no words in the will which restrain the dying without issue to the time of the death of the legatee. The remainder over is to take effect whenever either of the immediate legatees should die without a lawful heir of his or her body. The gift in remainder is a gift to the stock, and is limited over on a contingency too remote to be allowed by the policy of the law.
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