from
Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856)
DOWER UNDE NIHIL HABET. This is a writ of right in its nature. It lies only
against the tenant of the freehold. 12 Mass. 415 2 Saund. 43, note 1; Hen. &
Munf. 368 F. N. B. 148. It is a writ of entry, where the widow is deforced
of the whole of her dower. Archb. Plead. 466, 7. A writ of right of dower
lies for the whole or a part. 1 Rop. on Prop. 430; Steph. on Pl. 10. n;
Booth, R. A. 166; Glanv. lib. 4. c. 4, 5; 9 S. & R. 367. If the heir is
fourteen years of age, the writ goes to him, if not, to his guardian. If the
land be wholly aliened, it goes to the tenant, F. N. B. 7, or pernor of the
profits, who may vouch the heir. If part only be aliened, the writ goes to
the heir or guardian. The tenant cannot impart; 2 Saund. 44, n;. 1 Rop. on
Prop. 430; the remedy being speedy. Fleta, lib. 5. o. 25, Sec. 8, p. 427. He
pleads without defence. Rast. Ent. 232, b. lib. Int. fo. 15; Steph. Pl. 431
Booth, 118; Jackson on Pl. 819.