Property Ownership
In Hawaii, what is the legal effect of a 'pur autre vie' life estate?
AA. The estate lasts for the lifetime of the life tenant
BB. The estate is measured by the life of someone other than the life tenant✓ Correct
CC. The estate is conditioned on marriage
DD. The estate lasts for a specific number of years
Explanation
A 'pur autre vie' life estate is measured by the life of a third party (not the life tenant). The life tenant holds the property until that third party dies.
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