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The ability of a testator to dispose of chattels by means of a will seems to have been restricted from an early time in England. This paper re-examines the possible origins of such a concept; it considers ideas from Roman law, Anglo-Saxon law, Canon law and Anglo-Norman law in an attempt to trace the genesis of the so-called legitim. It highlights the intrinsic problems that are faced when embarking on such a task, and concludes that legitim most likely has its roots in customary law, and is likely to pre-date the Norman Conquest.
| Iaith wreiddiol | Saesneg |
|---|---|
| Tudalennau (o-i) | 85-94 |
| Nifer y tudalennau | 10 |
| Cyfnodolyn | Journal on European History of Law |
| Cyfrol | 5 |
| Rhif cyhoeddi | 1 |
| Statws | Cyhoeddwyd - 2014 |