Ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of part of entire thing specifically bequeathed
Section 155 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of part of entire thing specifically bequeathed. The receipt by the testator of a part of an entire thing specifically bequeathed shall operate as an ademption of the legacy to the extent of the sum so received. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.
The receipt by the testator of a part of an entire thing specifically bequeathed shall operate as an ademption of the legacy to the extent of the sum so received.
Illustration
A bequeaths to B "the debt due to me by C". The debt amounts to 10,000 rupees. C pays to A 5,000 rupees the one-half of the debt. The legacy is revoked by ademption, so far as regards the 5,000 rupees received by A.
Section 155, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).
Questions about Section 155
What does Section 155 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?
Section 155 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of part of entire thing specifically bequeathed". The receipt by the testator of a part of an entire thing specifically bequeathed shall operate as an ademption of the legacy to the extent of the sum so received.
How do I find court cases under Section 155 of the Indian Succession Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Succession Act 155, section 155 Succession Act, section 155 of the Indian Succession Act. People searching for it also type section 155 of indian succession act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 155 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?
Section 155 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 155, came into force on 30 Sep 1925, having been enacted on 30 Sep 1925. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 111. Survivorship in case of bequest to described class652 words
- 142. Specific legacy defined646 words
- 101. Rules of construction where will purports to make two bequests to same person620 words
- 113. Bequest to person not in existence at testator’s death subject to prior bequest486 words
- 114. Rule against perpetuity469 words
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