Beihl v. Martin

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Decided 1912-05-22

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Opinion by Mr. Justice Stewart, It may be that because of modern innovations on the common law respecting the property rights of married women, the venerable estate known as estate by entireties has outlived the purpose of its creation and is out of harmony with present conditions. However this may be, if change is desired, it must come through legislative action and not through judicial construction. This esta…

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