“To A for the life of B” creates a life estate in B.
A vested remainder subject to partial divestment exists when a remainder is given to a
group which can expand in size.
A landlord can be held liable for injuries to tenants from criminal activity by third
parties if the landlord is aware of criminal activity near the tenant’s premises.
The Ohio Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Inc. sought to construct a church
building in a residential area in Lakewood, Ohio. Lakewood’s residential zoning
prohibited churches in all residential districts. The Ohio Congregation brought suit
challenging the ordinance as unconstitutional and a breach of the freedom of exercise
clause of the constitution. What result?
A bequest is a gift of personal property.
‘To A for life, then to B,’ gives B a vested remainder.