A, by his will, bequeaths to B the sum of 5,000 rupees and later in the same will bequeaths to B the…
Section 101 provides that where two legacies of unequal amount are given to the same person in the same will, the legatee is entitled to both. Illustration (iv) to section…
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A, by his will, bequeaths to B the sum of 5,000 rupees and later in the same will bequeaths to B the sum of 6,000 rupees. The will is silent on whether the second gift replaces the first. What is B entitled to?
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Correct answer C
Section 101 provides that where two legacies of unequal amount are given to the same person in the same will, the legatee is entitled to both. Illustration (iv) to section 101 says "B is entitled to receive 11,000 rupees". Contrast a gift of the same sum repeated in the same will, where the legatee takes only one legacy.