ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE ACT 1919 - SECT 50

ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE ACT 1919 - SECT 50

50—Construction of word "heirs"

        (1)         In all Acts, deeds, and documents in force on or after the twenty-fourth day of October, 1868, being the day on which the Intestate Real Estates Distribution Act 1867 came into operation, the word "heirs" shall, in relation to the deceased owners of land passing under section 1 of such Act, and so far as regards such land, mean and include the executor or administrator of the deceased owner.

        (2)         In all Acts, deeds and documents in force on or after the first day of February, 1892, being the day on which the Administration and Probate Act 1891 came into operation, the word "heirs" shall, in relation to the deceased owner of land passing under section 64 of the said Act, or under section 46 of this Act, and so far as regards such land, mean and include the executor or administrator of the deceased owner.