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Which section of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 creates a public-benefit exception to the…

Section 18 disapplies the restrictions in sections 14, 16 and 17 to qualifying transfers for public benefit, including advancement of knowledge, health or safety.

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Which section of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 creates a public-benefit exception to the restrictions in sections 14, 16 and 17?

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Section 18 disapplies the restrictions in sections 14, 16 and 17 to qualifying transfers for public benefit, including advancement of knowledge, health or safety.

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Option A

Section 15 concerns a transfer to a class where the interest fails as to some members.

Option B

Section 19 concerns vested interests.

Option C

The central Act has no section 17A between the accumulation rule and the public-benefit exception.

Option D

Section 18 expressly establishes the public-benefit exception.

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