Property Ownership

In South Carolina, which of the following best describes a 'pur autre vie' life estate?

AA life estate measured by the life of the grantee
BA life estate measured by the life of a third party (not the life tenant)✓ Correct
CA life estate created by court order
DA life estate that can be transferred to heirs

Explanation

A life estate pur autre vie (for the life of another) is a life estate where duration is measured by the life of a third party, not the life tenant. For example, 'to A for the life of B' gives A a life estate that ends when B dies.

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