Section 26: Fulfilment of condition precedent.

Where the terms of a transfer of property impose a conditions to be fulfilled before a person can take an interest in the property, the condition shall be deemed to have been substantially complied with.

Illustrations

(a) A transfers Rs. 5,000 to B on condition that he shall marry with the consent of C, D, and E. E dies. B marries with the consent of C and D. B is deemed to have fulfilled the condition.

(b) A transfers Rs. 5,000 to B on condition that he shall marry with the consent of C, D and E.B marries without the consent of C, D and E, but obtains their consent after the marriage. B has not fulfilled the condition.