devisee
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A devise of lands may consist of the entire estate or interest of the testator, or he may give the devisee a lesser interest in them.
From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Albert Sidney Bolles
If a devisee die before the testator, his heirs shall inherit the amount so devised to him unless from the terms of the will a contrary intent is manifest.
From Legal Status of Women in Iowa by Jennie L. (Jennie Lansley) Wilson
A person to whom real estate is given is called a devisee; the receiver of personal property a legatee.
From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Albert Sidney Bolles
If the widow proves up, title will pass to her; if she dies before proving up and the heirs or devisee make the proof, the title will vest in them, respectively.
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 2: Grover Cleveland by Grover Cleveland
The devisee, by the will, acted very strangely about the property.
From The Galaxy, Volume 23, No. 2, February, 1877 by Various
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