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Which of these proposed transfers is barred as a mere chance of inheritance under section 6(a) of the…

Section 6(a) of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 bars the transfer of a potential heir's mere chance of succession. An existing actionable claim or vested interest is…

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Which of these proposed transfers is barred as a mere chance of inheritance under section 6(a) of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882?

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Section 6(a) of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 bars the transfer of a potential heir's mere chance of succession. An existing actionable claim or vested interest is different from that expectancy.

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Option A

An existing lottery ticket represents an actionable claim, even though payment of a prize is uncertain.

Option B

A potential heir has a mere expectancy during the estate owner's lifetime.

Option C

An existing debt is an actionable claim and is different from the chance of succeeding to an estate.

Option D

The transferor already holds a vested property interest.

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