Limitation, Words Of
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Limitation, words of, those which operate by reference to, or in connection with, other words, and extend or modify an estate given by such other words, as 'heirs,' 'heirs of the body.' See 1 Smith's Real and Pers. Prop., 4th 3d. 63-65, 160. As to deeds executed after December 31, 1881, see (English) Conveyancing Act, 1881, s. 51; Re Ethel, (1901) 1 Ch 945; and as to deeds executed after 1925, (English) Law of Property Act, 1925, ss. 60 and 130.
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