When a will purports to dispose of someone else’s property and gives that owner a benefit, which Act…
Section 180 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 requires the owner to choose whether to confirm the disposition. An owner who dissents must give up the benefits provided for…
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When a will purports to dispose of someone else’s property and gives that owner a benefit, which Act sets out the doctrine of election for wills to which its testamentary provisions apply?
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Correct answer A
Section 180 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 requires the owner to choose whether to confirm the disposition. An owner who dissents must give up the benefits provided for them by that will.
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Option A
Section 180 of the Indian Succession Act governs this testamentary election.
Option B
The Registration Act concerns registration of documents. It does not supply the testamentary election rule.
Option C
The Sale of Goods Act governs contracts for the sale of goods. This question concerns a disposition by will.
Option D
The General Clauses Act supplies general rules of statutory construction. It does not govern this election under a will.