§ 42–1008. Construction of power to devise inheritance given to tenant with limited estate.

DC Code § 42–1008 (2019) (N/A)
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Where a general and beneficial power to devise the inheritance shall be given to a tenant for life or for years, such tenant shall be deemed to possess an absolute power of disposition, within the meaning and subject to the provisions of §§ 42-1005 to 42-1007.

(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1353, ch. 854, § 1044.)

1981 Ed., § 45-108.

1973 Ed., § 45-1008.