If a legacy is given in general terms, without specifying the time when it is to be paid, the legatee has a vested interest in it from the day of the death of the testator, and, if he dies without having received it, it shall pass to his representatives.
Section 104: Time of vesting legacy in general terms.
The Indian Succession Act, 1925Central Act · Act 39 of 1925
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Indian Succession Act, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Section | 104 |
| Marginal note | Time of vesting legacy in general terms. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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