Section 155: Ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of part of entire thing specifically bequeathed.

The Indian Succession Act, 1925Central Act · Act 39 of 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.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Indian Succession Act, 1925
Section	155
Marginal note	Ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of part of entire thing specifically bequeathed.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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