Doe v. Craigen

8 Va. 449

Opinions

Carr, J.

In spite of the ingenious argument of the counsel for the plaintiff in error, I am of opinion, that according to the spirit and meaning of the law, and the clear and uniform course of our decisions, the estate given to Phoebe Couchman was a fee tail, changed by our act into a fee simple, and the devise over void.

Cabell, J.

I think the case a very plain one, and that the judgment ought to be affirmed.