In conveyancing, the word “over” is used to deuote a contingent limitation In-tended to take effect on the failure of a prior estate. Thus, in wbat is commonly called the “name and arms clause” in a wili or settlement there is generally a proviso that if the devisee fails to comply with the con-ditlon the estate is to go to some one else. This is a limitation or gift over. wats. Comp. Eq. 1110; Sweet
Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
