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. Evans is called a remainderman.

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Evans is called a remainderman because he is set to inherit Blackacre after Drucker's life estate ends, which is a future interest in property that becomes possessory when a particular, preceding estate terminates.

Brady Acquired a Block of Land in Fee Simple Under