Heir General
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
or heir at common law, in the English law. The heir at common law is he who after his father or ancestor’s death has a right to, and is introduced into all his lands, tenements and hereditaments. He must be of the whole blood, not a bastard, alien, &c.
Bac. Abr. Heir, B, 2; Coparceners; Descent.