This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1913 edition. Excerpt: ... References are to numbered paragraphs and not to pages. Paragraph DESCENT--Continued. Where decedent married woman leaving husband 135 syn. iv Where decedent widow or widower leaving children, etc. ... 135 syn. it Where person dies unmarried 135 syn. i Where widow without children dies 135 syn. i Where widower without children dies 13S syn. i Who may inherit by 132 DESCENT AND PURCHASE, Definition of title by 12 DESCENDANTS UNDER INTESTATE LAWS--See Descent. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY, In agreement of sale 44 In deeds--See Deeds. In wills 163 DESERTION AND NONSUPPORT May bar curtesy 141(c) Does not bar dower 145(c) DESTRUCTION Of deed after delivery 65 DEVISE, Acceptance of, in lieu of dower bars dower I45(