Where a remainder in lands or tenements, goods or chattels shall be limited by deed or otherwise, to take effect on the death of any person without heirs, or heirs of his or her body, or without issue, the word "heir," or "issue," shall be construed to mean heirs or issue living at the death of the person named as ancestor.
[43:9:1861; B § 271; BH § 2612; C § 2682; RL § 1057; NCL § 1515]