# 155 Ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of part of entire thing specifically bequeathed
The receipt by the testator of a part of an entire thing specifically bequeathed shall operate as an ademption of the legacy to the extent of the sum so received.
Illustration
A bequeaths to B "the debt due to me by C". The debt amounts to 10,000 rupees. C pays to A 5,000 rupees the one-half of the debt. The legacy is revoked by ademption, so far as regards the 5,000 rupees received by A.
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CHAPTER XVI.--Of Ademption of Legacies
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Ademption explained153
Non-ademption of demonstrative legacy154
Ademption of specific bequest of right to receive something from third party156
Ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of portion of entire fund of which portion has been specically bequeathed157
Order of payment where portion of fund specifically bequeathed to one legatee, and legacy charged on same fund to another, and, testator having received portion of that fund, remainder insufficient to pay both legacies158
Ademption where stock, specifically bequeathed, does not exist at testator’s death
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