Legal Definition of Descent

Descent is the title, whereby a person, upon the death of his ancestor, acquires the estate of the latter, as his heir at law.5 min read

What Is Descent?

Hereditary succession. Descent is the title, whereby a person, upon the death of his ancestor, acquires the estate of the latter, as his heir at law: This manner of acquiring title is directly opposed to that of purchase. It will be proper to consider:

1. What kind of property descends

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