Nebraska § 30-104 - Dower and curtesy, abolished.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 30-104 — Dower and curtesy, abolished., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30-104. Dower and curtesy, abolished.
The estates of dower and curtesy are hereby abolished.
Surviving husband is heir of deceased wife as to personal property. In re Hanson's Estate, 118 Neb. 208, 224 N.W. 2 (1929).
Interest of wife in property of her husband is cut off by foreclosure against her husband without making her a party to foreclosure. Filley v. Dickinson, 110 Neb. 356, 193 N.W. 914 (1923).
If the widow made no claim for dower under former statute and dower was not assigned, she has no interests in property, which was sold during her lifetime, to convey by will. Dovey v. Schlater, 104 Neb. 108, 175 N.W. 888 (1919).
Husband and wife are placed upon exact equality as to the rights of each in the property of the other. Richardson v. Johnson, 97 Neb. 749, 151 N.W. 314 (1915).
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 30-104
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 30-104 cover?
Section 30-104 ("Dower and curtesy, abolished.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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