The Assise of Mort Dancestor is a legal document that dates back to medieval England and is a part of the English common law. It is a statute that outlines the rules and procedures for the inheritance of land and property upon the death of a landowner. The Assise of Mort Dancestor established the rights of heirs to inherit property and land from their deceased ancestors, and it also set out the process for determining the rightful heirs and resolving disputes over inheritance. The statute has historical significance in the development of property law and inheritance rights in England.
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