# 156 Ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of portion of entire fund of which portion has been specically bequeathed
If a portion of an entire fund or stock is specifically bequeathed, the receipt by the testator of a portion of the fund or stock shall operate as an ademption only to the extent of the amount so received; and the residue of the fund or stock shall be applicable to the discharge of the specific legacy.
Illustration
A bequeaths to B one-half of the sum of 10,000 rupees due to him from W. A in his lifetime receives 6,000 rupees, part of the 10,000 rupees. The 4,000 rupees which are due from W to A at the time of his death belong to B under the specific bequest.
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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 party155
Ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of part of entire thing specifically 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 death159
Ademption pro tanto where stock, specifically bequeathed, exists in part only at testator's death
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