Emma died, devising a parcel of land by will “to my church,…
Emma died, devising a parcel of land by will “to my church, to be held and enjoyed by them so long as they shall maintain and promulgate their present religious beliefs and continue as a church; and if said church shall be dissolved or if its religious beliefs shall be changed, then it is my will that the land shall go to my children, to be divided in equal portions among them.” The residuary clause of Emma’s will provides “the residue of my estate I bequeath to my children.” The common law Rule Against Perpetuities applies in this jurisdiction.If the church dissolves, by which manner will the children take the land?
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