Rhode Island General Laws 33-6-16. Life estate or term for years in property consumed by use
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When a testator shall by will bequeath the use for life or for a term of years of any livestock, provisions, wearing apparel, or other personal property, which will necessarily be consumed by using, the bequest shall give to the legatee an absolute estate in the property so bequeathed.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 203, § 44; G.L. 1909, ch. 254, § 44; G.L. 1923, ch. 298, § 44; G.L. 1938, ch. 566, § 43; G.L. 1956, § 33-6-16.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 33-6-16
- Bequeath: To gift property by will.
- Bequest: Property gifted by will.
- Legatee: A beneficiary of a decedent
- Personal property: All property that is not real property.
- Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.