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Heir By Custom

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In English law. One whose right of inheritance depends upon a particular and local custom, such as gavelkind, or borough English. Co. Litt. 140.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

One to whose inheritance some special custom is attached, e. g., inheritance thereof by a younger son.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In English law. One whose right of inheritance depends upon a particular and local custom, such as gavelkind, or borough English. Co.. Litt. 140.

Defined under Heir in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In English law. One whose right of inheritance depends upon a particular and local custom, such as gavelkind, or borough English, Co. Litt. 140.