An estate is bequeathed to A until he marries, and after that event to B. What is the nature of B's…
Illustration (vi) to section 120 says "B's interest in the bequest is contingent until the condition is fulfilled by A's marrying." A's marriage is a specified uncertain…
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An estate is bequeathed to A until he marries, and after that event to B. What is the nature of B's interest while A is unmarried?
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Correct answer B
Illustration (vi) to section 120 says "B's interest in the bequest is contingent until the condition is fulfilled by A's marrying." A's marriage is a specified uncertain event, and under section 120(1) a legacy given in case such an event happens does not vest until it happens. A may never marry, so B's interest cannot be vested before then.