Act No. 190 Section 616

Whole interest to pass unless, and so forth.

Section 616

SEC. 616. Whole interest to pass unless, and so forth. — Every devise of land by will shall convey all the estate which the devisor could devise in such land unless it clearly appears by the will that he intended to convey a less estate.

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CitationAct No. 190 Section 616 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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