2006 Massachusetts Code - Chapter 186 — Section 2. Assignment of dower.

Section 2. If dower as defined in section one of chapter one hundred and eighty-nine is assigned out of such land, the husband or widow and his or her assigns shall pay to the owner of the unexpired residue of the term one third of the rent reserved in the lease under which the wife or husband held the term.

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