Arthur was the father of Bridgette, Clay, and Dana and the
owner of Redacre, Blackacre, and Greenacre.
Arthur made and executed a warranty deed conveying
Redacre to Bridgette. The deed provided that “this deed shall
become effective only on the death of the grantor.” Arthur
retained possession of the deed and died, leaving the deed in
his safe deposit box.
Arthur made and executed a warranty deed conveying
Blackacre to Clay. This deed also provided that “this deed shall
become effective only on the death of the grantor.” Arthur delivered the deed to Clay. After Arthur died, Clay recorded the deed.
Arthur made and executed a warranty deed conveying
Greenacre to Dana. Arthur delivered the deed to Lesley
with specific instructions to deliver the deed to Dana on
Arthur’s death. Lesley duly delivered the deed to Dana when
Arthur died.
a. What is the interest of Bridgette in Redacre, if any?
b. What is the interest of Clay in Blackacre, if any?
c. What is the interest of Dana in Greenacre, if any?