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Chapters 9-10:
Content of Wills
,Dies cedit & venit
• Moments of vesting
• Dies cedit – when right to claim delivery vests
• Dies venit – when this right becomes enforceable
• Simple example: “I leave my car to John. However, his
mother may drive it until he gets his licence.”
• Dies cedit?
• Dies venit?
, Bequests
• Legacy / Inheritance (p147)
• Legacy: Ademption – T alienates voluntarily, legacy fails (p149-150
• Absolute bequest No attachment
Time Clause Suspensive
Resolutive
Ex 1: I leave my house to my daughter, Dora.
Ex 2: I leave my house to my daughter, Dora. When she turns 60, it
has to go to my grandson, Bongani. (Dies cedit & Venit?)
Ex 3: My daughter, Dora, will inherit my house when she turns 18.
(Dies cedit & Venit?)