Property Ownership
In Kansas, a 'life estate pur autre vie' means the life estate is measured by:
AThe life tenant's own life
BThe life of a third person, not the life tenant✓ Correct
CThe duration of a lease
DThe period specified in the deed
Explanation
A life estate pur autre vie is measured by the life of a third person (not the life tenant). For example, 'to A for the life of B' — A has the life estate, but it is measured by B's lifespan.
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