Sharp v. Pettit

Decided September 1, 1800

Supreme Court of the United States · decided 1800-09

Writ of Dower. The inquisition stated, that the husband did not die seised of the premises; and found damages for the detention of dower, with costs. JRoss moved to quash the inquisition, so far as respects the damages and costs.

Relies on Sharp v. Pettit

Decided 1800-09

¶1Dower.

¶2No damages or costs are recoverable, in dower, where the husband did not die seised. 1

¶3Writ of Dower. The inquisition stated, that the husband did not die seised of the premises; and found damages for the detention of dower, with costs.

¶4JRoss moved to quash the inquisition, so far as respects the damages and costs.

¶7By the Court.

¶8— It must be so ; but let judgment be entered for the lemandant, without damages or costs.