Indian Succession Act : Bequest of thing described in general terms. Indian Bare Acts :

Indian Succession Act,1925

Act No : 39

Section : Bequest of thing described in general terms.

171. Bequest of thing described in general terms.-If there is abequest of something described in general terms, the executor mustpurchase for the legatee what may reasonably be considered to answerthe description.115 Illustrations (i) A bequeaths to B a pair of carriage-horses or a diamond ring.The executor must provide the legatee with such articles if the stateof the assets will allow it. (ii) A bequeaths to B "my pair of carriage-horses". A had nocarriage-horses at the time of his death. The legacy fails.