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Cobb v. Lucas, 15 Pick

Categories: Property

Definition (1910 Edition)

(Mass.) 9; People v. Collins, 7 Johns. (N. Y.) 552; Padgett v. Lawrence, 10 Paige (N. Y.) 177, 40 Am. Dec 232; Prentiss v. Blake, 34 Vt. 460. Junior right. A custom prevalent in some parts of Engiand (also at some places on the continent) by which an estate descended to the youngest son in preference to his older brothers; the same as “Borough-Knglish.” .
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.