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Which section of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 defines a sale of immovable property?

Section 54 defines a sale of immovable property as a transfer of ownership for a price. Sections 53, 55 and 56 address fraudulent transfers, buyer and seller rights and…

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Which section of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 defines a sale of immovable property?

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Section 54 defines a sale of immovable property as a transfer of ownership for a price. Sections 53, 55 and 56 address fraudulent transfers, buyer and seller rights and duties, and marshalling respectively.

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Section 53 concerns fraudulent transfers.

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Section 54 defines sale as transfer of ownership for a price paid, promised, or partly paid and partly promised.

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Section 55 concerns the rights and liabilities of buyers and sellers.

Option D

Section 56 addresses marshalling by a subsequent purchaser.

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