DENNY, Chief Justice.
The sole question for determination on this appeal is whether Pearl S. Worsley became the absolute owner of the personal estate of the testator, or did she take a life estate only, with the power of disposition under the provisions contained in Item 3 of said will.
It is provided in G.S. § 31-38 as follows: "When real estate shall be devised to any person, the same shall be held and construed to be a devise in fee simple, unless...
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