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Under Muslim personal law governing a minor’s property, which person gains no legal guardianship…

A de facto guardian acquires no legal authority over a minor’s property solely through taking charge of it. A father acting as lawful guardian, a valid testamentary…

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Under Muslim personal law governing a minor’s property, which person gains no legal guardianship authority merely by taking charge of the property?

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Correct answer A

A de facto guardian acquires no legal authority over a minor’s property solely through taking charge of it.

A father acting as lawful guardian, a valid testamentary appointment and a competent court’s appointment are distinct legal bases for authority.

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Option A

Taking charge in fact does not confer legal authority as a property guardian.

Option B

A valid testamentary appointment is a legal source of authority.

Option C

A valid court appointment gives authority within the terms of that appointment and governing law.

Option D

The father’s legal authority in this role comes from personal law, independent of merely taking custody.

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