family arrangement

from Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856)
FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS. This term has been used to signify an agreement made 
between a father and his son, or children; or between brothers, to dispose 
of property in a different manner to that, which would otherwise take place. 
     2. In these cases frequently the mere relation, of the parties will 
give effect to bargains otherwise without adequate consideration. 1 Chit. 
Pr. 67 1 Turn. & Russ. 13. 
    

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