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 | | Within three years there are many cases coming into the king's court; in 1179 the king modifies certain procedures and institutes the grand assize (to be treated later); and there is a proliferation of common form writs authorizing the king's court to hear cases. |
 | | Prior to 1176, then, the widow's dower, that portion of her husband's land that would remain with her to support her, was held from the husband's lord. |
 | | After 1176, the dower was held from the heir, although the guardian lord would in fact be in control. |
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