A sum of money is bequeathed to A for life, and after his death to B. A dies in the lifetime of the…
Section 105 makes a legacy lapse only as to a legatee who does not survive the testator. Illustration (iv) to section 105 says that where A dies first but B survives, "the…
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A sum of money is bequeathed to A for life, and after his death to B. A dies in the lifetime of the testator; B survives the testator. What is the position?
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Correct answer B
Section 105 makes a legacy lapse only as to a legatee who does not survive the testator. Illustration (iv) to section 105 says that where A dies first but B survives, "the bequest to B takes effect". A's life interest lapses, but the gift to B, who survives, is unaffected.