An estate is bequeathed to A for his life, with a proviso that if he cuts down a certain wood, the…
Illustration (i) to section 134 holds that A "loses his life-interest in the estate". Section 134 allows a bequest to be made with a condition super-added that it shall…
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An estate is bequeathed to A for his life, with a proviso that if he cuts down a certain wood, the bequest shall cease to have any effect. A cuts down the wood. What is the result?
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Correct answer A
Illustration (i) to section 134 holds that A "loses his life-interest in the estate". Section 134 allows a bequest to be made with a condition super-added that it shall cease to have effect if a specified uncertain event happens. Cutting the wood is such an event, and it is lawful to attach this condition.