Multiple choice

Civil death may be presumed if it is proved that one has not been heard of for

  1. 10 years

  2. 20 years

  3. 12 years

  4. 7 years
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: No such provision. Option (2) is incorrect: No such provision. Option (3) is incorrect: No such provision. Option (4) is correct: When the question is whether a man is alive or dead and it is proved that he has not been heard of for seven years by those who would naturally have heard of him, if he had been alive, it is presumed to be a civil death.

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