History Of The Laws Affecting The Property Of Married Women In England (1884)

The History of the Laws Affecting the Property of Married Women in England is a book written by Basil Edwin Lawrence in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the legal status of married women in England from the medieval period to the late 19th century. The author examines the various laws that governed the property rights of married women, including the common law, equity, and statutory interventions.The book begins with a historical overview of the legal status of women in England, including the impact of the Norman Conquest and the development of the common law. The author then delves into the various legal doctrines that affected the property rights of married women, including coverture, dower, and curtesy.Lawrence also examines the impact of equity on the property rights of married women, including the development of separate use trusts and the doctrine of conversion. The book also covers the various statutory reforms that were introduced in the 19th century, including the Married Women's Property Act of 1870.Overall, The History of the Laws Affecting the Property of Married Women in England provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the legal status of married women in England. The book is a valuable resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the history of women's rights in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.