A bequeaths 20,000 rupees to his son B. Later, in his lifetime, A gives B 20,000 rupees. At A's death,…
Illustration (i) to section 179 holds that "The legacy is not thereby adeemed". Section 179 provides that no bequest is wholly or partly adeemed "by a subsequent provision…
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A bequeaths 20,000 rupees to his son B. Later, in his lifetime, A gives B 20,000 rupees. At A's death, is B still entitled to the legacy?
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Correct answer C
Illustration (i) to section 179 holds that "The legacy is not thereby adeemed". Section 179 provides that no bequest is wholly or partly adeemed "by a subsequent provision made by settlement or otherwise for the legatee". The lifetime gift is a separate benefit and does not satisfy the legacy.