Multiple choice

‘A’, by his will, bequeaths to ‘B’ the sum of Rs. 5,000 and afterwards in the same will repeats the bequest in the same words. ‘B’ is entitled to

  1. one legacy of Rs. 5,000

  2. both legacies of Rs. 5,000

  3. Legacy becomes invalid

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

If the same specific thing is bequeathed twice to the same legatee in the same will or in the will and again in the codicil, he is entitled to receive that specific thing only. B is entitled to one legacy of 5,000 rupees only.

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