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Each heir under Muslim law is liable to the debts of the deceased

Each heir is severally liable for the deceased Muslim’s debts in proportion to the share of the estate inherited. Liability is limited by the inherited estate, rather than…

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Each heir under Muslim law is liable to the debts of the deceased

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Each heir is severally liable for the deceased Muslim’s debts in proportion to the share of the estate inherited. Liability is limited by the inherited estate, rather than by a universal one-third ceiling.

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