Indian Trusts Act, 1882 · Chapter IX: Of Certain Obligations in the Nature of Trusts
Section 87: Debtor becoming creditor’s representative
Where a debtor becomes the executor or other legal representative of his creditor, he must hold the debt for the benefit of the persons interested therein.
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