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Term: GAVELET
Definition: Gavelet is a type of legal document that was used in Kent and London to collect rent from land that was held in gavelkind. It is similar to another legal document called Cessavit.
gavelet
A legal document used in Kent and London to collect rent from land that is held in gavelkind. It is similar to a Cessavit writ.
Example 1: John used a gavelet to collect rent from his tenant who was holding land in gavelkind.
Example 2: The landlord filed a gavelet against the tenant for non-payment of rent.
These examples illustrate how a gavelet is used to recover rent from land held in gavelkind. It is a legal document that allows the landlord to collect rent from the tenant who is holding the land. The gavelet is specific to Kent and London and is similar to a Cessavit writ.