Section 156
Ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of portion of entire fund of which portion has been specically bequeathed.
The Indian Succession Act, 1925
About this Act
An Act to consolidate the law applicable to intestate and testamentary succession.
If a portion of an entire fund or stock is specifically bequeathed, the
receipt by the testator of a portion of the fund or stock shall operate as an ademption only to the extent of
the amount so received; and the residue of the fund or stock shall be applicable to the discharge of the
specific legacy.
Illustration
A bequeaths to B one-half of the sum of 10,000 rupees due to him from W. A in his lifetime receives 6,000 rupees, part of the 10,000 rupees. The 4,000 rupees which are due from W to A at the time of his death belong to B under the specific bequest.
Illustration
A bequeaths to B one-half of the sum of 10,000 rupees due to him from W. A in his lifetime receives 6,000 rupees, part of the 10,000 rupees. The 4,000 rupees which are due from W to A at the time of his death belong to B under the specific bequest.