Indian Succession Act : Ademption pro tanto by testator's receipt of portion of entire fund ofwhich

Indian Succession Act,1925

Act No : 39

Section : Ademption pro tanto by testator's receipt of portion of entire fund ofwhich portion has been specifically bequeathed.

156. Ademption pro tanto by testator's receipt of portion ofentire fund of which portion has been specifically bequeathed.-If aportion of an entire fund or stock is specifically bequeathed, thereceipt by the testator of a portion of the fund or stock shalloperate as an ademption only to the extent of the amount so received;and the residue of the fund or stock shall be applicable to thedischarge of the specific legacy. Illustration A bequeaths to B one-half of the sum of 10,000 rupees due to himfrom W. A in his lifetime receives 6,000 rupees, part of the 10,000rupees. The 4,000 rupees which are due from W to A at the time of hisdeath belong to B under the specific bequest.