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Section 164: Change of subject without testator’s knowledge.

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

Where a thing specifically bequeathed undergoes a change between the date of the will and the testator's death, and the change takes place without the knowledge or sanction of the testator, the legacy is not adeemed.

Illustration

A bequeaths to B "all my 3 per cent. Consols". The Consols are, without A's knowledge, sold by his agent, and the proceeds converted into East India Stock. This legacy is not adeemed.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Indian Succession Act, 1925
Section164
Marginal noteChange of subject without testator’s knowledge.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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