1. That every will shall be in writing 2. That it shall be signed at the end by the testator, CHAPTER VI. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Sect. 24.-The time at which a will speaks Sect. 25.-Lapsed and void devises Sect. 26.-Operation of a general devise of lands upon customary, copyhold, and lease Sect. 27.-Operation of a general devise of lands upon estates over which the testator has Page 71 70 71 a general power of appointment .. .. 72 Sect. 28.-A devise without words of limitation shall pass the fee simple .. Sect. 29.-The construction of words importing failure of issue Sects. 30 & 31.-Continuance of estate in trustees Sect. 32.-Estates tail shall not lapse, by the death of the devisee living the devisor Sect. 33.-Gifts to issue who die leaving issue shall 74 75 77 80 81 ib. |