Borough English in United States
Borough English Definition
A custom prevalent in some parts of England, by which the younger son inherits the estate in preference to his older brothers. 1 Bl. Comm. 75. ‘ The custom is said by Blacktone to have been derived from the Saxons, and to have been so called in distinction from the Norman rule of descent. 2 Bl. Comm. 83. A reason for the custom is found in the fact that the elder children were usually provided for during the life of the parent as they grew up, and removed, while the younger son usually remained. See, also, Bac. Abr.; Comyn. Dig.; Termes de la Ley; Cowell. The custom applies to socage lands. 2 Bl. Comm. 83.
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Legal Issue for Attorneys
A custom prevalent in some parts of England, by which the younger son inherits the estate in preference to his older brothers. 1 Bl. Comm. 75. ‘ The custom is said by Blacktone to have been derived from the Saxons, and to have been so called in distinction from the Norman rule of descent. 2 Bl. Comm. 83. A reason for the custom is found in the fact that the elder children were usually provided for during the life of the parent as they grew up, and removed, while the younger son usually remained. See, also, Bac. Abr.; Comyn. Dig.; Termes de la Ley; Cowell. The custom applies to socage lands. 2 Bl. Comm. 83.
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