An Act further to extend the benefit of an Act passed in the thirty-seventh year of His Majesty’s Reign, intituled, “An Act for the more easy Barring of Dower.” (Passed 12th March, 1810.)

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    50 George III – Chapter 10
  • Year
    1810
  • Concepts
    Women's Property Rights
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    2
  • Description
    This act makes it easier for women to consent to be barred from their dower, allowing for a certificate to be issued stating that she has consented to such barring, which would thereby allow for the sale of dower by her husband.
  • Source
    Not available