A writ of right of dower whereof the widow had nothing, which lay where her deceased husband, having divers lands or tenements, had assured no dower to his wife, and she thereby was driven to sue for her thirds against the heir or his guardian. Abolished. … [Read more...] about RECTO DE DOTE UNDE NIHIL HABET
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RECOVEREE
In old conveyancing. The party who suffered a common recovery. … [Read more...] about RECOVEREE
RECTO DE OUSTODIA TERRAE ET HAEREDIS
A writ of right of ward of the land and heir. Abolished. … [Read more...] about RECTO DE OUSTODIA TERRAE ET HAEREDIS
RECOVERER
The demandant in a common recovery, after judgment has been given in his favor, assumes the name of recoverer. … [Read more...] about RECOVERER
RECTO DE RATIONABLE PARTE
A writ of right, of the reasonable part, which lay between privies In blood; as brothers in gavelkind, sisters, and other coparceners, for land in fee simple. Fitzh. Nat Brev. 9. … [Read more...] about RECTO DE RATIONABLE PARTE