Legal Definitions - gavelet

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.