Where a remainder shall be limited to the heirs or heirs of the body of a person to whom a life estate in the same premises shall be given, the persons who, on the termination of the life estate, shall be the heirs or the heirs of the body of such tenant for life shall be entitled to take in fee simple as purchasers by virtue of the remainder so limited.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1352, ch. 854, § 1027.)
1981 Ed., § 45-403.
1973 Ed., § 45-203.
Personal property, applicable laws, see § 42-523.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 7 - Interpretation of Instruments
§ 42–701. Words of inheritance unnecessary
§ 42–702. “Grant” or “bargain and sell” passes whole estate and interest
§ 42–703. Remainder to heirs of life tenant; rule in Shelley’s case abolished
§ 42–705. Construction of words importing want or failure of issue