Legal Definition and Related Resources of Community property
Meaning of Community property
Property acquired during the existence of the matrimonial relation, which in some states (Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Idaho, and Washington) belongs equally to the spouses. The doctrine is of Spanish origin. See Schmidt, Civ. Law, p. 28; White, New Recop. p. 60. The husband, as head of the community (q.v.), has control of the property during the existence of the marriage relation (101 Cal. 563; 3 Wash. 592); but on dissolution of the community by death or divorce, it is divided equally between the parties (63 Cal. 77) ; the testamentary power of the deceased spouse being limited to the testator’s moiety. 18 Cal. 291.
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Concept of Community Property in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Community Property: Property owned in common by a husband and wife, which is not separate property. A classification of property peculiar to certain states.
Concept of Community Property in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Community Property: Property owned in common by a husband and wife, which is not separate property. A classification of property peculiar to certain states.
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