Indian Succession Act, 1925
Indian Succession Act, 1925
VIII — —Of assent to a legacy by Executor or Administrator · Section 336

Effect of executor’s assent

Synced on 09 Sept 2026Text as per India Code

The assent of the executor or administrator to a legacy gives effect to it from the death of the testator.

Illustrations

(i) A legatee sells his legacy before it is assented to by the executor. The executor’s subsequent assent operates for the benefit of the purchaser and completes his title to the legacy.

(ii) A bequeaths 1,000 rupees to B with interest from his death. The executor does not assent to his legacy until the expiration of a year from A's death. B is entitled to interest from the death of A.

Judgments on Section 336