A bequeaths to B "1,000 rupees, being part of a debt due to him from W", and to C "1,000 rupees to be…
Illustration (i) to section 150 holds that "The legacy to B is specific, the legacy to C is demonstrative". The Explanation to section 150 says that where specified property…
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A bequeaths to B "1,000 rupees, being part of a debt due to him from W", and to C "1,000 rupees to be paid out of the debt due to him from W". How are the two legacies classified?
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Correct answer B
Illustration (i) to section 150 holds that "The legacy to B is specific, the legacy to C is demonstrative". The Explanation to section 150 says that where specified property is given the legacy is specific, but where the legacy "is directed to be paid out of specified property" it is demonstrative. B is given part of the debt itself; C is given a sum to be paid out of it.