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Life In Being

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

life in being


:the life of a particular person (as a lineal descendant) in existence at the time of the creation of a deed or will or at the time of the testator's death [the interest must vest by the end of lives in being plus 21 years] see also rule against perpetuities




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