| 单词 | heir-at-law |
| 例句 | If he dies intestate it goes to his heir-at-law, and if he devises the estate it goes to the devisee. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" 2012-04-25T02:00:53.567Z He gave him a statement of the case in a dry, lawyery sort of way, and told him that Squire Carr being, under the apparent circumstances, heir-at-law, had taken possession of the affairs and property. Mildred Arkell, Volume II (of 3) A Novel 2012-04-06T02:00:29.933Z The heir-at-law is not required to bring any land which he has by descent or otherwise from the deceased into hotch-pot, but advancements made to him out of the personal property must be brought in. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" 2012-03-04T03:00:13.390Z The ancient custom of Borough-English formerly prevailed here, by which the youngest son succeeded to property, as heir-at-law, in preference to the elder children. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 101, October 4, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2012-01-30T03:00:13.383Z Merely because Mr. Richard Hildebrand chose to ignore the claims of the heir-at-law. In Jeopardy 2012-01-04T03:00:35.013Z The legality of the will was disputed on a technicality, and the heir-at-law paid a sum of money instead, which was invested, but how long the crown was paid for anti-dog purposes is not known. Bygone Cumberland and Westmorland 2011-11-01T02:00:23.027Z The heir-at-law was well inclined to it, but melancholy, so that the people dare not trust to a settlement from him. Memorials of the Independent Churches in Northamptonshire with biographical notices of their pastors, and some account of the puritan ministers who laboured in the county. 2011-10-13T02:00:37.230Z The estate would go, of course, to the heir-at-law, strictly entailed as it had been for many generations. Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z And the said heir-at-law shared their suspicions, though he breathed no word of it to them or to any other living ear. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z In fact, the deceased had not been on friendly terms with this person, his nearest relative and heir-at-law, who was also a bookseller. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 3, October, 1851 2011-07-02T02:00:11.323Z The plaintiff, who was heir-at-law, alleged that the will was obtained from an infirm and weak-minded person by fraudulent practices and contrivances. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z The next of kin would follow the heir-at-law. Trevethlan (Vol 3 of 3) A Cornish Story. 2011-05-17T02:00:19.780Z He is the more generous in this, that, from his relationship to our uncle, he would be heir-at-law after us four. The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 4, April, 1852 2011-02-23T03:00:33.760Z His mission was evidently respecting a legatee, heir-at-law, administrator, executor, or assign, whose presence was necessary for the completion of some deed, document, or preamble as aforesaid. By Birth a Lady When Daniel O'Connell denounced Disraeli as "the heir-at-law of the blasphemous thief who died on the cross," he was abusing him, not for his home life, but as a public figure. The Book of This and That Against that claim Earl Lovel made his claim, as heir-at-law, alleging that there was no widow, and no legitimate child. Lady Anna He made no codicils and left no debts, so the King got all as heir-at-law. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. II "Your nephew who resides in Mortimer Street, is, I believe, your heir-at-law?" suggested Mr Grapple. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 365, March, 1846 The unhappy dipsomaniac was half-shot, and prompt medical attendance was necessary to prevent the something considerable being claimed by his heir-at-law. Somehow Good His embarrassments were great; his property was strictly tied up; and he was on very bad terms with the heir-at-law. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) And then I had rights in this matter—am I not his heir-at-law? Studies in love and in terror The heir-at-law to the estate, now that the Esquire's son was dead, watched her madness with a cautelous avaricious desire. The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 1 Who was a sailor, a soldier, a merchant, a spy, a slave among the moors... A colonial heir-at-law might be a monstrous bore. Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster "As heir-at-law," said he, "I shall oppose that document." The Bertrams No will had been made leaving the estate to him, and his namesake would be the heir-at-law. Ralph the Heir "I am the heir-at-law," he said, in a mild voice, as if he had been announcing a most agreeable piece of intelligence. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 Meantime Lord Altham's pecuniary difficulties had so increased as to induce him to endeavor to borrow money on his reversionary interest in the estates of the Earl of Anglesey, to whom he was heir-at-law. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume V (of 10) To this, the case of the heir-at-law of Major Abbott is nearly a solitary exception. The History of Tasmania, Volume I Sir Robert had but one child, a son, Sir George Vyner, who died childless, and his estate passed to his heir-at-law, Edith, his fatherʼs eldest sister, whose lineal descendant is our friend. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy We are greater than all that, for the eternal soul of man is within us, heir-at-law divine of the promises, and in its own right a natural son of God. Morality as a Religion An exposition of some first principles His daughter Joyce, sole heir-at-law, was almost overwhelmed by the burden of these millions, especially as she realized how dishonestly they had been acquired. Joyce's Investments A Story for Girls “Sir,” replied the little man, in a pompous manner, “you are speaking to Mr Rainscourt, the heir-at-law, of this entailed property.” The King's Own Of course my uncle Henry succeeded as heir-at-law to the whole property, and thus were the expectations and hopes of Cecilia and of myself dashed to the ground. Jacob Faithful They must prove first that this fellow who has turned up is Tom Swatridge’s nephew; then that he is his heir-at-law, and finally that the house and boat belonged to the deceased. Peter Trawl The Adventures of a Whaler Another is that in consequence of the death of several persons, young Desmond is heir-at-law to a handsome estate and a title. The Three Admirals As far, therefore, as I can learn, you are heir-at-law to the title and estates of Lord Heatherly.” In the Eastern Seas “But if the old will is not forthcoming, or the new one, or any other, the property devolves to the heir-at-law, Ralph Burke, and you will not even get your allowance.” For Fortune and Glory A Story of the Soudan War Mr. Pancks employed him to settle the business pertaining to the estate which had long lain unclaimed, to which Mr. Dorrit was heir-at-law. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 It appears that he was aware that I was next in the succession, and after the boy’s death had desired the solicitor to write to me as heir-at-law.’ That Stick He succeeded to Newstead and the Lancashire estates, not as heir-at-law, but by deed of gift. The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 6 “Captain Davenport is right, I am sure, in supposing that you are the heir-at-law to Lord Heatherly, besides which you have inherited some property which would have been your mother’s.” In the Eastern Seas I have got a crazy uncle, a brother of uncle Richard, who is heir-at-law if a will is not forthcoming. For Fortune and Glory A Story of the Soudan War Till she became my widow and my heir-at-law, the mercenary baronet would play his cards to win her honorably. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady In this old mansion there is said to be a veritable secret room, its exact position in the house being known but to two persons—the heir-at-law and the family solicitor. Strange Pages from Family Papers All the late baron's landed estates went to the male heir-at-law, a young officer in the Chasseurs d' Afrique, then in Algiers. The Lost Lady of Lone She knew that this relative had quarrelled with the heir-at-law, and left all to one he had never seen. Turns of Fortune And Other Tales His entailed estates went to the heir-at-law, a distant relation——" "What in the name of Heaven do you think I care for your countesses! Ishmael Or, In the Depths Thurlow took three days to consider, and then gave his decision in favour of the heir-at-law—a decision which has settled all similar questions ever since. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 56, No. 346, August, 1844 You have no more—I must speak plainly, Stephen—I believe that you have no more right in equity to will away the estate from Lionel, than you would have were he the heir-at-law. Verner's Pride Creditors were pressing, and only one expedient suggested itself: they must have a child; and thus enable themselves to draw on their capital, now tied up for the benefit of an unknown heir-at-law. A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.) Two or three years ago Tevula began by claiming, as heir-at-law, though the old woman still lives, twenty cows from the defendant as the increase of these heifers: now he demands between thirty and forty. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 101, May, 1876 If she had in her own right an estate worth a billion, that child would be her heir-at-law. Ishmael Or, In the Depths To this day its position is known only by the heir-at-law and the family solicitor. Secret Chambers and Hiding Places Historic, Romantic, & Legendary Stories & Traditions About Hiding-Holes, Secret Chambers, Etc. This testament contained no restrictions or precautionary measures with regard to his heir-at-law, who, after the legal forms connected with the inheritance were terminated, was entitled to take immediate possession of the whole. Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 2 My uncle, Mr. Watson, of Haddlestone, was cousin to the Captain, and his heir-at-law. J. S. Le Fanu's Ghostly Tales, Volume 5 So he left his personal estate to his heir-at-law simply because he had never seen him. A Perilous Secret Chilton had, as I feared he would, after finding we had been consulted, sold his secret, doubtless advantageously, to the heir-at-law. The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney And in case of the branch she favoured dying out, the estate was to revert to his heir-at-law—the old man's heir-at-law, you know, his nearest of kin. Fated to Be Free From the moment in which he had first admitted the fact that Augustus Scarborough was the true heir-at-law, he had been most determined in taking care that that heirship should be established. Mr. Scarborough's Family Of course, in the event of her father having died previously, the husband would come in as heir-at-law. Fenton's Quest But scarcely has he entered on his honors, when the "heir-at-law," supposed to have been lost at sea, makes his appearance in the person of Henry Morland. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook Her father was heir-at-law to a great estate that had long lain unknown of, unclaimed, and accumulating. Little Dorrit Rather an awkward thing this to be said to the heir-at-law. Fated to Be Free We were relieved from our money embarrassments by the timely death of a rich nobleman, to whose large estate my Lord Delacour was heir-at-law. Tales and Novels — Volume 03 "Heaven grant a boy!" said his lordship; "for then, you know, there's an end of Marmaduke as heir-at-law!" Tales and Novels — Volume 05 He knew his brother's affairs well enough to know that these letters for which money was to be offered must needs be letters of importance in some search for an heir-at-law. Birds of Prey He is heir-at-law to a very large fortune, which it was once supposed you could claim. Charlotte's Inheritance There is, then, some confounded flaw in that old father's will, through which the great Herbert estate slips to an heir-at-law, who has started up within this twelvemonth. Tales and Novels — Volume 09 Everything went to the heir-at-law—pictures, plate, horses and carriages, and those wonderful cellars of old wine which had been slowly accumulated by Sir Reginald's father and grandfather. The Golden Calf With this hope of cutting out Marmaduke, Lord Glistonbury went on very happily, and every day grew fonder of the son-in-law, who was the enemy of his heir-at-law, or whom he considered as such. Tales and Novels — Volume 05 Yes, Mr. Hawkehurst, I have become aware of the fact that Miss Halliday, the girl whom I thought entirely dependent upon my generosity, is heir-at-law to a large fortune. Birds of Prey Sharpe had formerly been employed in suits of Sir Robert Percy, the heir-at-law. Tales and Novels — Volume 07 He regretted, however, that poor Sir Herbert was carried off before he had completed the levying of those fines, which would have cut off the entail, and barred the heir-at-law from the Herbert estates. Tales and Novels — Volume 09 What's love when a crack on the sconce can kill it, or riches when a blow can turn it over to the grimacing heir-at-law? The Ladies A Shining Constellation of Wit and Beauty But I cannot say more to you now; for here is my precious heir-at-law coming to break up the confederacy. Tales and Novels — Volume 05 I saw poor uncle Joe's disconcerted face, and I felt that the hunter of an heir-at-law is apt to become a very obnoxious creature. Birds of Prey He does not look much like a man who might play into the hands of an heir-at-law, does he? Redburn. His First Voyage He inherits the title and Catheron Royals, with its income, as heir-at-law. A Terrible Secret No will had been found, and the son succeeded as heir-at-law. Wyandotte "Don't you know?" replied Wharton: "the heir-at-law and the son-in-law." Tales and Novels — Volume 05 Precisely; or I might make terms with the heir-at-law, and throw you over. Birds of Prey I am an only child, and as for cousins through my mother, there are so many who stand in an equal degree of affinity to me, that no one in particular can be my heir-at-law. Home as Found "Mother must be heir-at-law, for her grandmother was eldest," said Janet. Magnum Bonum His boy preceded him to the grave, leaving, as confiscations had gone out of fashion by that time, his uncle heir-at-law, again, to the same property that he had conferred on himself. Wyandotte My belief was, when I came here, that he died without making a bequest of any kind, and that his property would go, in consequence, to the heir-at-law. The Allen House I want to find an heir-at-law in a direct line from Matthew; and you know my theory on that point. Birds of Prey That he had been to look at my grandfather's will, and he thinks you could drive a coach and horses through it; and he proposes to me to upset it, and come in as heir-at-law! My Young Alcides She supposes you get it as heir-at-law, and not by will. Mr. Hogarth's Will On that head, sir, my informant, his heir-at-law, gave me no information: nor did I enter into that class of detail. Hard Cash "Otherwise," put in Picard, "in case of death, it would pass to his heir-at-law." White Lies "The search for the heir-at-law of a man who has died intestate within the last ten years." Birds of Prey A ghastly white hue overspread every line of the wan features of the heir-at-law. The Magic Skin "By will!" said Mrs. Peck, looking aghast; "my newspaper said he was the heir-at-law; but it would never have been left to him if Harry had not thought Frank was his son." Mr. Hogarth's Will She has no idea about the will, and thinks that Francis got the estate as heir-at-law. Mr. Hogarth's Will "But his property did not come to you;—the heir-at-law swallowed up all," said Mrs. Peck, with a fierce glare in her eyes that she could not quite subdue. Mr. Hogarth's Will You want an heir-at-law, and I'm to look for him. Birds of Prey |
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