DE ESTOVERIIS HABENDIS

Categories: Constitutional

Definition (1910 Edition)

DE DOTE ASSIGNANDA. Writ for assigning dower. A writ which lay for the widow of a tenant in capite, commanding the king’s escheater to cause her dower to be assigned to her. Reg. Orig. 297; Fitzh.

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.