Special and beneficial power to make leases valid during life estate

A special and beneficial power is valid which is granted to the owner of a life estate in the property embraced in the power to make leases, commencing in possession during his life. Source: CivC 1877, § 342; CL 1887, § 2858; RCivC 1903, § 365; RC 1919, § 432; SDC 1939, § 59.0445.