§ 34-4-16

When lands are held by one person for life with a vested remainder in tail in another, the tenant for life and the remainderman may convey the lands in fee simple by their deed or deeds in common form subject to the proviso in § 34-4-15; and the deed or deeds shall bar the estate tail and all remainders and reversions expectant thereon. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 201, § 15; G.L. 1909, ch. 252, § 15; G.L. 1923, ch. 296, § 15; G.L. 1938, ch. 434, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 34-4-16.