THE PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION ACT, 1977 (1920 A.D.)
Section 112. Assent necessary to complete legatee’s title.
The assent of the executor is necessary to complete a legatee’s title to his legacy.
Illustrations
(a) A by his will bequeaths to B his Government paper, which is in deposit with the Bank of Bengal. The Bank has no authority to deliver the securities, nor B a right to take possession of them, without the assent of the executor.
(b) A by his will has bequeathed to C his house in Calcutta in the tenancy of B. C is not entitled to receive the rents without the assent of the executor.
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