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2010 Ohio Revised Code
Title [21] XXI COURTS - PROBATE - JUVENILE
Chapter 2107: WILLS
2107.49 Rule in Shelley's case abolished.

2107.49 Rule in Shelley's case abolished.

When lands, tenements, or hereditaments are given by deed or will to a person for his life, and after his death to his heirs in fee, the conveyance shall vest an estate for life only in such first taker and a remainder in fee simple in his heirs. If the remainder is given to the heirs of the body of the life tenant, the conveyance shall vest an estate for life only in such first taker and a remainder in fee simple in the heirs of his body. The rule in Shelley’s case is abolished by this section and shall not be given effect.

Effective Date: 10-01-1953

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