Dote unde nihil habet

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A writ of dower for a widow against a tenant of lands whereof he was solely seised in fee simple, or fee-tail, and of which she is dowable.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

A writ which lies for a widow to whom no dower has been assigned. 3 Bla. Com. 182. By 23 and 24 Vict. e. 12G, an ordinary action commenced by writ of summons lias taken its place; but it remains in force in the United States, and under the designation of dower unde nihil habct, is file form in common Q8€ for the recovery of dower at law; l Washb. R. P. 290; 4 Kent 63.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A writ which lies for a widow to whom no dower has bcen assigned. 3 Bl. Comm. 182. By 23 & 24 Viet. c. 126, an ordinary action commenced by writ of summons has taken its place; but it remains in force in the United States. Dower unde nihil habet (which title see.)

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

A writ which lies for a widow to whom no dower has been assigned. 3 Bl. Comm. 182. By 23 & 24 Vict. c. 126, an ordinary action commenced by writ of summons has taken its place; but it remains in foree in the United States. Dower unde nihil habet (which title see.) Doti lex favet; premium pudoris est; ideo pareatur. Co. Litt. 31. The law favors dower; it is the reward of chastity; therefore let it be preserved,