Steve and Bob Own Real Property as Joint Tenants with Right

question 37

Essay

Steve and Bob own real property as joint tenants with right of survivorship.Steve decided that he wanted to own the entire property himself,so he killed Bob.Due to a technicality,Steve was acquitted of any criminal charges.Nevertheless,Bob's heirs brought a civil suit against Steve.What would be the result,if the court accepts that Steve obtained the property illegally? Explain.

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