This section is from the book "Handbook On The Law Of Real Property", by Earl P. Hopkins. Also available from Amazon: Handbook on the law of real property.
The importance of the equitable doctrine is, however, much lessened in this country by "Married Women's Acts" in all the states, which have made great changes in the law on this subject. In many states the husband's estate during coverture is abolished, and the wife holds her realty as if a feme sole, while in others the changes have not been so complete.23 Reference must be made in each state to the statutes in force.
 
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