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The Legal Representatives Suits Act, 1855

Central

An Act to enable Executors, Administrators or Representatives to sue and be sued for certain wrongs.

Act number
12 of 1855
Ministry
Ministry of Law and Justice
Department
Legislative Department
Enacted
27 Mar 1855
In force from
27 Mar 1855

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

2 sections

  1. Section 1Executors may sue and be sued in certain cases for wrongs committed in lifetime of deceased.
  2. Section 2Death of either party not to abate suit. Proviso.