Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 307

As amended through October 11, 2024

Rule 307 - Dower; Life Estate

(a) Commutation of Dower. The dower of a healthy person in land sold by judgment of the court will, unless otherwise adjudged, be commuted according to the following schedule:

Under 30 years of age	1/6^th
Above 30 and under 35	2/13^th
Above 35 and under 40	1/7^th
Above 40 and under 45	2/15^th
Above 45 and under 51	1/8^th
Above 51 and under 56	1/9^th
Above 56 and under 61	1/10^th
Above 61 and under 67	1/12^th
Above 67 and under 72	1/14^th
Above 72 and under 77	1/18^th
Above 77	1/20^th

(b) Allowance for Life Estate. Allowance to a healthy tenant for life, unless otherwise adjudged, shall be 3 times the allowance in lieu of dower to a person of the same age.

Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 307

COMMENT

Identical to USDCDC Rule 24.