Fact Pattern 43-1
Nika owns land in Ohio. Her ownership rights include the right to sell or give away the property without restriction, and the right to commit waste, if she chooses.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 43-1. Nika deeds some of her land to Polly. The deed states, "To Polly, for life, then to Quay." Nika has given Polly

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Fact Pattern 43-1 
Nika owns land in Ohio. Her ownership rights include the right to sell or give away the property without restriction, and the right to commit waste, if she chooses.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 43-1. Nika deeds some of her land to Polly. The deed states, "To Polly, for life, then to Quay." Nika has given Polly

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The language in the deed, "To Polly, for life, then to Quay," creates a life estate for Polly. A life estate is an ownership interest in land that lasts for the life of a specified person (known as the life tenant), after which the property passes to another person (known as the remainderman). This means that Polly has the right to use and enjoy the property during her lifetime, but she cannot sell or give it away, and she must maintain the property in good condition. Additionally, when Polly dies, the property will pass to Quay, the remainderman, who will then own the property in fee simple absolute.