A leaves his farm of Sultanpur Khurd to B, if B conveys his own farm of Sultanpur Buzurg to C. What is…
Illustration (ix) to section 120 holds that "B's interest in the bequest is contingent until he has conveyed the latter farm to C." The conveyance is an uncertain event on…
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A leaves his farm of Sultanpur Khurd to B, if B conveys his own farm of Sultanpur Buzurg to C. What is B's interest in Sultanpur Khurd before he makes the conveyance?
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Correct answer D
Illustration (ix) to section 120 holds that "B's interest in the bequest is contingent until he has conveyed the latter farm to C." The conveyance is an uncertain event on which the gift depends, so under section 120(1) the legacy does not vest until it happens. This is a condition precedent, not a case of election, because A does not dispose of B's farm by the will.