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Rh Second. A childless widow, inheriting the property of her deceased husband, is authorized to dispose of it, according to the Mitakshura: but according to the Dayubhagu, she is not entitled to sell or give it away.

Third. If a man dies, leaving one daughter having issue, and another without issue, the latter shall inherit the property left by her father, according to the Mitakshura; while the former shall receive it, according to the DyaubhaguDayubhagu [sic].

Fourth. If a man dies without issue or brothers, leaving a sister’s son and a paternal uncle, the latter is entitled