§ 32-3-102. Devise of Land

Every devise shall convey the entire estate of the testator in the lands, unless the contrary intent plainly appear from the words and context of the will.

Code 1858, § 2164 (deriv. Acts 1784 (Apr.), ch. 22, § 12); Shan., § 3897; Code 1932, § 8091; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 32-302.