Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
extra-dotal property — In Louisiana this term is used to designate that property which forms no part of the dowry of a woman, and which is also called paraphernal property. Fleitas v. Richardson, 147 U.S. 550, 13 S.Ct. 495, 37 L.Ed. 276 … Black's law dictionary
Dowry — A dowry (also known as trousseau or tocher or, in Latin, dos) is the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings forth to the marriage.[1][2] It contrasts with bride price, which is paid to the bride s parents, and dower, which is property… … Wikipedia
Louisiana law — Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Law in the State of Louisiana is based in part on civil law. Louisiana is unique among the 50 U.S. states in having a legal system partially based on French and Spanish codes and ultimately Roman… … Wikipedia
Extradotal — Ex tra*do tal, a. [Pref. extra + dotal.] Forming no part of the dowry; as, extradotal property. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Roman Law — Roman Law † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Roman Law In the following article this subject is briefly treated under the two heads of; I. Principles; II. History. Of these two divisions, I is subdivided into: A. Persons; B. Things; C. Actions … Catholic encyclopedia
