Burks' Heirs v. Osborn

The act of 1796, (Stat.'Law, 573,) giving the widow a. right to tarry in the mansion house and plantation thereto belonging, until her dower shall be assigned,, and giving also a speedy remedy, in case she shall, in the mean time, be deforced, gives her no right beyond the reasonable operation of its own terms, construed with reference to the objects of the statute, and the right of the parties interested, as recognized by law. The widow is secured in the enjoyment, free of accountability, of the mansion house and premises attached to it, by occupancy, or by renting and receiving the issues:…