A transfers property to B for life and after his death to C and D equally to be divided between them...........

Transfer of Property Act Transfer of Property

A transfers property to B for life and after his death to C and D, equally to be divided

between them or to the survivors of them. C dies during life of B. D survives B. At B's death the property:

Shall pass to D

Shall pass to any person

Shall pass to person who is specifically named in transfer

None of the above.

- A transferred property to B for life. B has a life estate in the property.

- Upon B’s death, the property is supposed to go to C and D equally.

- The phrase "or to the survivors of them" implies that if one beneficiary dies before B, the share would go to the surviving beneficiary.

- C died during B's lifetime. This means C's interest does not vest, as he is not a survivor.

- D survives B. Thus, D is the "survivor" mentioned in the transfer.

Option 1: Shall pass to D

- Correct. The property passes to D as he is the survivor.

Option 2: Shall pass to any person

- Not applicable. The terms of the transfer are specific.

Option 3: Shall pass to a person specifically named in transfer

- This applies only if the named person survives; D is specifically named and survives.

Option 4: None of the above

- Incorrect. Option 1 correctly describes the situation.

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