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Egerton v Jones; 16 Mar 1830

References: [1830] EngR 487, (1830) 3 Sim 409, (1830) 57 ER 1051
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An estate at C was settled on A for life, remainder to his first and other sons in tail male, remainder to A. in fee. A. devised as follows : ‘As to the reversion and inheritance of the freehold estate at C., purchased by me in pursuance of my marriage articles, bearing date, &e., in case of failure of issue of my body by my said wife, I give and devise the same,’ &e. He then limited the estate to his brothers in succession, and to their respective first and other sons in tail male. The Court was of opinion that the devise was good.
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