Property Ownership
A 'pur autre vie' life estate is an estate measured by:
AThe life of the grantee
BThe life of a third party other than the grantee✓ Correct
CA fixed term of 99 years
DThe life of the grantor
Explanation
A pur autre vie life estate ('for the life of another') is measured by the life of someone other than the life tenant. For example, 'to A for the life of B' gives A a life estate that lasts as long as B is alive. If A dies before B, A's estate continues until B dies.
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