Rhode Island General Laws 33-25-1. Dower and curtesy abolished
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The right of a widow to common law and/or statutory dower in the estate of her husband and the right of a husband to common law and/or statutory curtesy in the estate of his wife are hereby abolished.
History of Section.
P.L. 1978, ch. 26, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 33-25-1
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Dower: A widow