Statements (13)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:government_agency
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Mortmain
|
| gptkbp:effective_date |
1736
|
| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:Parliament_of_Great_Britain
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of broader legal reforms in 18th century England
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mortmain Act 1736
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Limited the ability of churches to acquire land
|
| gptkbp:includes_provisions_for |
Required licenses for land gifts to charities
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
Prevent the accumulation of land by religious institutions
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| gptkbp:related_to |
Mortmain law
|
| gptkbp:repealed_by |
Charitable Uses Act 1960
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| gptkbp:significance |
Influenced property law in England
|