# The Indian Succession Act, 1925, Section 158: Ademption where stock, specifically bequeathed, does not exist at testator’s death

- Act: The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925)
- In force from: 1925-09-30
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/succession-act/section/158/

## Text

Where stock which has been specifically bequeathed does not exist at the testator's death, the legacy is adeemed. Illustration A bequeaths to B-- "my capital stock of 1,000£ in East India Stock": "my promissory notes of the Central Government for 10,000 rupees in their 4 per cent. loan." A sells the stock and the notes. The legacies are adeemed.

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