Section 171:
Bequest of thing described in general terms.
If there is a bequest of something described in
general terms, the executor must purchase for the legatee what may reasonably be considered to answer
the description.
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 state of the assets will allow it.
(ii) A bequeaths to B "my pair of carriage-horses". A had no carriage horses at the time of his death. The legacy
fails.