3A:37-5 - Waiver of jointure;Ā effect of demand
3A:37-5.Ā Waiver of jointure;Ā effect of demand
If a jointure is made before an intended wife becomes of age, or during herĀ marriage, the widow may, at her election, waive the jointure and demand andĀ have her dower.
If a jointure shall, through any defect, fail to be a legal bar to dower andĀ the widow, availing herself of such defect, shall demand her dower, the estateĀ or interest so conveyed or assured to such widow shall thereupon cease andĀ determine.
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If a jointure is made before an intended wife becomes of age, or during herĀ marriage, the widow may, at her election, waive the jointure and demand andĀ have her dower.
If a jointure shall, through any defect, fail to be a legal bar to dower andĀ the widow, availing herself of such defect, shall demand her dower, the estateĀ or interest so conveyed or assured to such widow shall thereupon cease andĀ determine.
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