# The Transfer of Property Act, 1882, Section 78: Postponement of prior mortgagee

- Act: The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (Act 4 of 1882)
- In force from: 1882-07-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/tp-act/section/78/

## Text

Where, through the fraud, misrepresentation or gross neglect of a prior mortgagee, another person has been induced to advance money on the security of the mortgaged property, the prior mortgagee shall be postponed to the subsequent mortgagee.

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