No. 14 of CPC : No. 14: DEFENCE IN ADMINISTRATION SUIT BY PECUNIARY LEGATEE

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Mr. A.B. passed away leaving behind a will that included a clause to pay off his debts. At the time of his death, Mr. A.B. owned a house and some personal belongings. However, he was insolvent, meaning his debts exceeded his assets.

Details:

• The house was sold by the executor (defendant) for Rs. 10,00,000.
• The personal belongings were sold for Rs. 2,00,000.
• The executor also collected Rs. 50,000 from the rent of the house before it was sold.

Actions Taken:

• The executor used the total amount of Rs. 12,50,000 to pay for Mr. A.B.'s funeral expenses, legal fees for administering the will, and some of his debts.
• The executor prepared a detailed account of all transactions and sent a copy to Mr. A.B.'s son (plaintiff) on 1st January 2023.
• The executor also offered Mr. A.B.'s son the opportunity to review the orig...

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