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The Succession Act, 1925

( ACT NO. XXXIX OF 1925 )

Chapter VI

OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS

When bequest to testator's child or lineal descendant does not lapse on his death in testator's lifetime
109. Where a bequest has been made to any child or other lineal descendant of the testator, and the legatee dies in the life-time of the testator, but any lineal descendant of his survives the testator, the bequest shall not lapse, but shall take effect as if the death of the legatee had happened immediately after the death of the testator, unless a contrary intention appears by the will.
 
 
A makes his will, by which he bequeaths a sum of money to his son, B, for his own absolute use and benefit. B dies before A, leaving a son, C, who survives A, and having made his will whereby he bequeaths all his property to his widow, D. The money goes to D.

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