Mera Samvidhaan All of Indian Succession Act, 1925

Part VI · Chapter XVI · Of Ademption of Legacies

156Ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of portion of entire fund of which portion has been specially bequeathed.

Section 156 · Part VI · Chapter XVI · page 56 of the Act

If a portion of an entire fund or stock is specifically bequeathed, the receipt by the testator of a portion of the fund or stock shall operate as an ademption only to the extent of the amount so received; and the residue of the fund or stock shall be applicable to the discharge of the specific legacy.

Illustration

A bequeaths to B one-half of the sum of 10,000 rupees due to him from W. A in his lifetime receives 6,000 rupees, part of the 10,000 rupees. The 4,000 rupees which are due from W to A at the time of his death belong to B under the specific bequest.

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