Property Ownership
In Alaska, a 'pur autre vie' life estate is one measured by:
AThe life of the original grantor
BThe life of a person other than the life tenant✓ Correct
CThe life of the remainderman
DA fixed term of years rather than a life
Explanation
A pur autre vie ('for the life of another') estate is a life estate whose duration is measured by the life of a person other than the holder of the estate. For example, land granted 'to A for the life of B' — A holds the estate for as long as B lives.
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