Florida Statutes § 689.17 — Rule in Shelley’s Case abolished. — United States — Florida law | Esheria

Florida Statutes § 689.17 — Rule in Shelley’s Case abolished.

The Rule in Shelley’s Case is abolished, and certain instruments are treated as creating a life estate with a remainder to lineal descendants.

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United States — Florida
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