Section 146: Liability of executor or administrator for devastation.

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

When an executor or administrator misapplies the estate of the deceased, or subjects it to loss or damage, he is liable to make good the loss or damage so occasioned.

Illustrations

(a) The executor pays out of the estate an un-founded claim. He is liable to make good the loss caused by the payment.

(b) The deceased had a valuable lease renewable by notice, which the executor neglects to give at the proper time. The executor is liable to make good the loss caused by the neglect.

(c) The deceased had a lease of less value than the rent payable for it, but terminable on notice at a particular time. The executor neglects to give the notice. He is liable to make good the loss.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Probate and Administration Act, 1977 (1920 A.d.)
Section	146
Marginal note	Liability of executor or administrator for devastation.
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Status	In force as published by the source

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