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10 marksEstates, Co-ownership, Leases and Licences

CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2011 · Paper 2 · Question 6(b)

In 1970, Angela Smith deeded her property to herself for life, remainder to her daughters Jeanette and Claudette as joint tenants. Jeanette died in 1973. Angela's great-grandson John, born in 1978, resided with her from infancy. Following Angela's death in 2001, Claudette served John with a notice to quit.

Advise John regarding his legal rights, if any, in the property.

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  1. 6(a)Distinguish between a 'tenancy-for-life' and a 'tenancy-at-will', referring to at least ONE decided case.[15 marks]

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