25 Del. C. § 739
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§ Â 739. Assignment of dower without embracing residue.
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Upon the petition of a widow entitled to dower, or of any other person entitled to her part, or of any other person interested, an order may be made assigning such part without embracing the residue. The assignment shall be made by like proceedings and in the same manner as in the case of partition of real estate.
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