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SECTION 1001
Limitation of action for dower
Real Property Actions & Proceedings (RPA) CHAPTER 81, ARTICLE 10
§ 1001. Limitation of action for dower. 1. An action for dower must be
commenced by a widow within two years after the death of her husband, if
the husband dies on or after April 6, 1954.

2. If the husband died before April 6, 1954, an action for dower must
be commenced by his widow within two years from April 6, 1954. If the
widow had, on April 6, 1954, less than two years under existing law in
which to bring an action for dower, the time so remaining is not
enlarged by this section. Nothing herein contained shall revive a cause
of action barred on April 6, 1954.