Section 364: Limit to refunding of one legatee to another
The Succession Act · Federal Acts · Part IX · in_force
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The refunding of one legatee to another shall not exceed the sum by which the satisfied legacy ought to have been reduced if the estate had been properly administered. Illustration A has bequeathed 240 rupees to B, 480 rupees to C, and 720 rupees to D. The assets are only 1, 200 rupees and, if properly administered, would give 200 rupees to B, 400 rupees to C and 600 rupees to D. C and D have been paid their legacies in full, leaving nothing to B. B can oblige C to refund 80 rupees, and D to refund 120 rupees.
Related sections
Section 363: When unsatisfied legatee must first proceed against executor, if solventSection 365: Refunding to be without interestSection 362: When legatee, not satisfied or compelled to refund under section 361, cannot oblige one paid in full to refundSection 366: Residue after usual payments to be paid to residuary legateeSection 361: Creditor may call upon legatee to refundSection 367: Transfer of assets from Pakistan to executor or administrator in country of domicile for distribution CHAPTER XIII Liability of an executor or administrator for devastation
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