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A transfers property to B for life, then to C and D in equal shares or to the survivor of them. C dies…

Section 24 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 fixes the survivorship date at the end of the prior interest when the transfer specifies no other date and shows no contrary…

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A transfers property to B for life, then to C and D in equal shares or to the survivor of them. C dies before B, and D survives B. Who takes the property when B dies?

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Section 24 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 fixes the survivorship date at the end of the prior interest when the transfer specifies no other date and shows no contrary intention. When B's life interest ends, D is the only survivor of C and D. The illustration to section 24 uses this disposition.

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Option A

B held a life interest that ends on death.

Option B

C died before the time at which survivorship is determined.

Option C

D alone survives when B's life interest ends.

Option D

The survivorship disposition operates in favour of D, so the property does not revert to A's estate.

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