A horse is bequeathed to L. A third party proposes to buy the horse from the executor, and the executor…
Section 333(2) provides that the executor's assent "may be verbal, and it may be either express or implied from the conduct of the executor". Illustration (i) to section 333…
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A horse is bequeathed to L. A third party proposes to buy the horse from the executor, and the executor tells him to apply to L. The executor has said nothing else. Under section 333 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925:
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Correct answer B
Section 333(2) provides that the executor's assent "may be verbal, and it may be either express or implied from the conduct of the executor". Illustration (i) to section 333 treats directing a would-be buyer to the legatee, or asking the legatee to dispose of the horse, as implied assent. No writing or communication to the legatee is required.