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'X' transfers his property in favor of an unborn person 'Y' in accordance with the principle of Section…

Y acquires a vested interest on birth under Section 20 of the Transfer of Property Act, unless the transfer shows a contrary intention. The postponement of enjoyment does…

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'X' transfers his property in favor of an unborn person 'Y' in accordance with the principle of Section 13 of the Transfer of Property Act 1882. 'Y' acquires interest in the property upon his birth, although 'Y' is not entitled to enjoy the property immediately on his birth. The interest of 'Y' in the property is

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Y acquires a vested interest on birth under Section 20 of the Transfer of Property Act, unless the transfer shows a contrary intention. The postponement of enjoyment does not by itself make the interest contingent. The question expressly gives a valid transfer and acquisition of the interest on birth, so the distinction is between ownership of the interest and immediate enjoyment.

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