Brady acquired a block of land in fee simple under a Crown Patent. He divided the block into two parcels: Whiteacre and Blackacre. He kept Whiteacre, but granted Blackacre to Drucker for life, then to Evans. Brady died possessed of Whiteacre, leaving the land to Crader. Brady, as the holder of Blackacre in fee simple was entitled to grant a life estate to Drucker.

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As the holder of the land in fee simple, Brady had the absolute ownership of the land, which allowed him to create and grant lesser estates, such as a life estate to Drucker, and then designate a remainder interest to Evans.

Brady Acquired a Block of Land in Fee Simple Under