""An Essay On The History And Effects Of The Laws Of Mortmain: And The Laws Against Testamentary Dispositions For Pious Purposes"" is a book written by William Francis Finlason and published in 1853. The book delves into the history and consequences of the laws of Mortmain, which restrict the transfer of property to religious institutions, and the laws against testamentary dispositions for pious purposes, which limit the amount of property that can...