January 30, 2003, Introduced by Reps. Daniels, Pumford and Phillips and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
A bill to abolish the right of dower.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
1 Sec. 1. A wife's dower right, upon the death of her
2 husband, to a life estate in 1/3 of any land that the husband
3 owned in fee during his lifetime is abolished and unenforceable
4 either through statute or at common law.
5 Sec. 2. This act does not affect, limit, or void
6 contractual or other legal rights that the wife otherwise
7 possesses or acquires during the marriage.