A fund is bequeathed to A for life, and after A's death to B if B is then living, with a proviso that…
Illustration (v) to section 134 holds that B "thereby loses her contingent interest in the fund". A condition under section 134 can operate on a contingent interest as well…
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A fund is bequeathed to A for life, and after A's death to B if B is then living, with a proviso that if B becomes a nun, the bequest to her shall cease to have effect. B becomes a nun in A's lifetime. What is the result?
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Correct answer C
Illustration (v) to section 134 holds that B "thereby loses her contingent interest in the fund". A condition under section 134 can operate on a contingent interest as well as a vested one. The event happened while B's interest was still contingent, and that was enough to defeat it.