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WRIT DE RATIONABILI PARTE

Categories: Procedure

Definition (1910 Edition)

BONORUM. A writ which lay for a widow, against the executor of her deceased husband, to compel the executor to set off to her a third part of the decedent’s personalty, after payment of his debts. Fitzh. Nat.
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.