Law Lexicon, Or Dictionary of Jurisprudence: Explaining the Technical Words and Phrases Employed in the Several Departments of English Law : Including the Various Legal Terms Used in Commercial Transactions : Together with an Explanatory as Well as Literal Translation of the Latin Maxims Contained in the Writings of the Ancient and Modern Commentators |
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... testator is always presumed to intend that the legacies shall be equally paid unless he express in his will a contrary intention . But a widow's legacy in lieu of dower has the priority , and very pro- perly so , since she gives up a ...
... testator is always presumed to intend that the legacies shall be equally paid unless he express in his will a contrary intention . But a widow's legacy in lieu of dower has the priority , and very pro- perly so , since she gives up a ...
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... testator signed in their presence , that the receipt for the consideration money is indorsed on the deed and witnessed , which is generally done by the same party who attests the execution of the deed . And . lastly , where the deed has ...
... testator signed in their presence , that the receipt for the consideration money is indorsed on the deed and witnessed , which is generally done by the same party who attests the execution of the deed . And . lastly , where the deed has ...
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... testator directed what any deed , surrender , will , codicil , or otherwise the act authorizes him to direct , that ... testator ; or ( 3. ) During the minority or respective minori- ties of any person or persons who shall be living or ...
... testator directed what any deed , surrender , will , codicil , or otherwise the act authorizes him to direct , that ... testator ; or ( 3. ) During the minority or respective minori- ties of any person or persons who shall be living or ...
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... testator , who was the wrong doer , an action for the value of the property would survive against the executor for legal waste , and equity would probably decide in respect of equitable waste , in analogy to law . - Lansdowne v ...
... testator , who was the wrong doer , an action for the value of the property would survive against the executor for legal waste , and equity would probably decide in respect of equitable waste , in analogy to law . - Lansdowne v ...
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... testator's estate . Administration cum testamento annexo , granted when there is not any executor named in the will , or if an incapable person be named , or a person named who refuses to act . Administra tion de bonis non , granted ...
... testator's estate . Administration cum testamento annexo , granted when there is not any executor named in the will , or if an incapable person be named , or a person named who refuses to act . Administra tion de bonis non , granted ...
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