Under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, A transfers a farm to B for life on condition that B's…
The illustration to section 31 uses a life interest in a farm conditioned on B leaving a specified wood standing. When B cuts the wood, the life interest ends under the…
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Under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, A transfers a farm to B for life on condition that B's interest ends if B cuts down a specified wood. B cuts down the wood. What happens to B's interest?
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Correct answer B
The illustration to section 31 uses a life interest in a farm conditioned on B leaving a specified wood standing. When B cuts the wood, the life interest ends under the stated condition.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 31 expressly illustrates a valid condition on these facts.
Option B
The specified event occurred, so the transferred interest ceases.
Option C
The transfer created a life interest and gave B no full title.
Option D
The condition attaches to the farm interest itself.
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