Devising, dying and dispute: probate litigation in early modern England
The "culture of will-making" in early modern England the forum and its litigation -- Probate jurisdiction in early modern England : England's "peculiar institution" in crisis -- Disputes : the subject matter of testamentary litigation -- "Of sound and disposing mind and...
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Format: | Print Book |
Language: | English |
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Farnham [u.a.]
Ashgate
2012
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In: | Year: 2012 |
Reviews: | [Rezension von: Bonfield, Lloyd, Devising, Dying and Dispute: Probate Litigation in Early Modern England] (2013) (McNabb, Jennifer)
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Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
England
/ Common law
/ Inheritance law
/ Testamentsvollstreckung
/ History 1660-1700
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Further subjects: | B
Probate law and practice England History 17th century
B Probate law and practice (England) History 17th century B Wills England History 17th century B Wills (England) History 17th century |
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Summary: | The "culture of will-making" in early modern England the forum and its litigation -- Probate jurisdiction in early modern England : England's "peculiar institution" in crisis -- Disputes : the subject matter of testamentary litigation -- "Of sound and disposing mind and memory" : testamentary capacity and undue influence -- Estate plans by "word of mouth" : the validity of nuncupative wills -- The sanctity of the written word : testamentary causes challenging the authenticity and due execution of written wills -- Which will shall it be? Multiple testamentary documents, and the revocation of testamentary acts -- Contested successions and contested marriages : evidence from the records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury -- Discord and disinheritance : windows into family relations from testamentary litigation -- The myriad roles of women in will-making and testamentary litigation in late seventeenth century England |
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Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
ISBN: | 1409434273 |