Unless a contrary intention appears by the will, a bequest of the estate of the testator shall be construed to include any property which he may have -power to appoint by will to any object he may think proper, and shall operate as an execution of such power; and a bequest of property described in a general manner shall be construed to include any property to which such description may extend, which he may have power to appoint by will to any object he may think proper, and shall operate as an execution of such power.
Section 91: Power of appointment executed by general bequest.
The Indian Succession Act, 1925Central Act · Act 39 of 1925
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Indian Succession Act, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Section | 91 |
| Marginal note | Power of appointment executed by general bequest. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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