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Re: 4 questions
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paul finkelman <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 17 Aug 2002 22:59:14 -0500
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wealthy families often protected the land and other assets of daughters
through trust arrangement that in fact prevented a husband from controlling a
wife's property.
--
Paul Finkelman
Chapman Distinguished Professor of Law
University of Tulsa College of Law
3120 East 4th Place
Tulsa, OK  74104-3189

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T Greg Evans wrote:

> Under the common law inherited from England, the husband had control of
> all property, this is not the law in Virginia today. When did this
> change?
>
> Does this list have a FAQ?
>
> Is it appropriate to post a newspaper article to this group for comment?
>
> Where would be a good place in Hampton Roads to get books on Virginia
> History at a good price?
>
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