Dower ought not to be sought from dower.

Explanation

A widow cannot claim dower out of lands already assigned as dower to another — the right extends only to the husband's own estate, not to the dower of a prior wife.

Where this applies

• A second widow claims dower from lands already assigned as dower to a first widow.
• Dower is sought from property that is itself dower land.

See also

• 4.7.1 The law favors dower; it is the reward of chastity, therefore let it be preserved.
• 4.7.2 Where there is no marriage, there is no dower.