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separate domicil

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From 76 U.S. 108 - Cheever v. Wilson · 1869Most cited · 163 citing opinions

The rule is that she may acquire a separate domicil whenever it is necessary or proper that she should do so. The right springs from the necessity for its exercise, and endures as long as the necessity continues.