Section 116: Effect of executors assent.

The Probate and Administration Act, 1977 (1920 A.d.)Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 29 of 1977

The assent of the executor to a legacy gives effect to it from the death of the testator.

Illustrations

(a) A legatee sells his legacy before it is assented to by the executor. The executor’s subsequent assent operates for the benefit of the purchaser, and completes his title to the legacy.

(b) A bequeaths 1,000 rupees to B with interest from his death. The executor does not assent to his legacy until the expiration of a year from A’s death. B is entitled to interest from the death of A.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Probate and Administration Act, 1977 (1920 A.d.)
Section	116
Marginal note	Effect of executors assent.
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Status	In force as published by the source

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