Section 164: Change of subject without testator’s knowledge
The Succession Act · Federal Acts · Part VI · in_force
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Where a thing specifically bequeathed undergoes a change between the date of the will and the testator’s death, and the change takes place without the knowledge or sanction of the testator, the legacy is not adeemed. Illustration A bequeaths to B “all my 3 per cent Consols”. The Consols are, without A’s knowledge, sold by his agent, and the proceeds converted into East India Stock. This legacy is not adeemed.
Related sections
Section 163: Change by operation of law of subject of specific bequest between date of will and testator’s deathSection 165: Stock specifically bequeathed lent to third party on condition that it be replacedSection 162: When thing bequeathed is a valuable to be received by testator from third person; and testator himself, or his representative, receives itSection 166: Stock specifically bequeathed sold but replaced, and belonging to testator at his death CHAPTER XVII OF THE PAYMENT OF LIABILITIES IN THE RESPECT OF THE SUBJECT OF A BEQUESTSSection 161: When removal of thing bequeathed does not constitute ademptionSection 167: Non-liability of executor to exonerate specific legatees
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