Dower and Tenancy by Courtesy
Marriage
Property
Married Woman Earnings
Compulsory Support of Married Woman by Husband and Protection Orders
Divorce and Separation
Wills and Intestasy
Trustees, Executors, Tutors
Illegitimate Children
Franchise
Rape
Abortion
Neglect in Childbirth and Concealing of Dead Body
Seduction
Abduction
Naturalization
Requisites of Dower Are (1) Marriage (2) Seisin of Husband (3) Death of the Husband.
Tenancy by Courtesy is the Right of the Husband to the Enjoyment for Life of the Estate of His Wife.
Requisites (1) Marriage (2) Seisin of the Wife (3) Issue (4) Death of Wife.
Alberta and Saskatchewan
Dower and tenancy by courtesy abolished in 1887.
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