Section 155
Ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of part of entire thing specifically bequeathed.
The Indian Succession Act, 1925
About this Act
An Act to consolidate the law applicable to intestate and testamentary succession.
The receipt by the testator of a part of an entire thing specifically bequeathed shall operate as an
ademption of the legacy to the extent of the sum so received.
Illustration
A bequeaths to B "the debt due to me by C". The debt amounts to 10,000 rupees. C pays to A 5,000 rupees the one-half of the debt. The legacy is revoked by ademption, so far as regards the 5,000 rupees received by A.
Illustration
A bequeaths to B "the debt due to me by C". The debt amounts to 10,000 rupees. C pays to A 5,000 rupees the one-half of the debt. The legacy is revoked by ademption, so far as regards the 5,000 rupees received by A.