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Land law and wills threaten estate fragmentation and waste
A discourse argues against state coercion on land use and estate size, condemns onerous entails and will disputes, and urges abolition of entails and settlements paired with rent charges. It warns against excessive property concentration and calls for reforms to reduce transfer costs and prevent notional injustices from wills and testaments.
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Courts of Equity
Courts of Chancery
House of Commons
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