Teresa Constantino/Lila Williams vs. Charlie/Glenda Williams

Case Number
W1999-00229-COA-R3-CV
This case involves the interpretation of a deed. The granting clause of the deed created a life estate in the grantee, the ex-husband of the grantor, with a remainder to the three children of the grantee and grantor. However, the habendum clause retained a life estate in the grantor. The trial court decided that the grantor did not retain a life estate because any ambiguity in the deed should be construed strictly against the grantor. The grantor appealed to this Court. We reverse.
Authoring Judge
Judge Holly M. Kirby
Originating Judge
W. Michael Maloan
Case Name
Teresa Constantino/Lila Williams vs. Charlie/Glenda Williams
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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