then

then
At that time. Next in the order of events. Accordingly. As used in a will, subject to construction as an adverb of time, having its ordinary grammatical acceptation in meaning, or as a word of reasoning connecting a consequence with a premise, in other words, the equivalent of "in that event." 57 Am J1st Wills § 1332. A word sometimes postponing the ascertainment of a class until the time to which it has reference. 57 Am J1st Wills § 1283. In a limitation of a remainder, ordinarily relating to the time of enjoyment rather than the time of vesting. Anno: 103 ALR 599. A will providing that, at the expiration of a life estate, the testator "then" gives the remainder to his children "absolutely and forever," uses the word "then" as an adverb of time to be construed as relating solely to the time of enjoyment of the estate, and not to the time of its vesting in interest. Re Kroos, 302 NY 424, 99 NE2d 222, 47 ALR2d 894. In an indictment, where the time when an act was done is alleged as "then," and time is not an issuable fact in the case, the word "then" means any time within the period of the statute of limitations. State v Archer, 32 NM 319, 255 P 396, 399.

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