An estate is bequeathed to A on condition that he shall walk 100 miles in an hour. What is the effect…
Illustration (i) to section 126 holds that "The bequest is void". Section 126 says "A bequest upon an impossible condition is void", and the condition here is a condition…
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An estate is bequeathed to A on condition that he shall walk 100 miles in an hour. What is the effect of the bequest?
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Correct answer B
Illustration (i) to section 126 holds that "The bequest is void". Section 126 says "A bequest upon an impossible condition is void", and the condition here is a condition precedent to A's taking. Contrast section 133, where an impossible condition attached only to a gift over leaves the original gift intact.