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The Succession Act, 1925

( ACT NO. XXXIX OF 1925 )

Chapter XVIII

OF BEQUESTS OF THINGS DESCRIBED IN GENERAL TERMS

Bequest of thing described in general terms
171. If there is a bequest of something described in general terms, me executor must purchase for the legatee what may reasonably be considered to answer the description.
 
 
Illustrations
 
 
(i) A bequeaths to B a pair of carriage-horses or a diamond ring. The executor must provide the legatee with such articles if the state of the assets will allow it.
 
 
(ii) A bequeaths to B "my pair of carriage-horses". A had no carriage-horses at the time of his death. The legacy fails.

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