An estate is bequeathed to A, provided that if he marries under the age of 25 without the consent of…
Illustration (ii) to section 134 holds that "The estate ceases to belong to him". Marrying under 25 without the executors' consent is a specified uncertain event on which,…
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An estate is bequeathed to A, provided that if he marries under the age of 25 without the consent of the executors named in the will, the estate shall cease to belong to him. A marries at 23 without their consent. What is the result?
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Correct answer D
Illustration (ii) to section 134 holds that "The estate ceases to belong to him". Marrying under 25 without the executors' consent is a specified uncertain event on which, under section 134, a bequest can be made to cease. The Act treats such a consent condition as valid, and later approval does not undo the event.