Transfer of Property Act, 1882 · Chapter VII: Of Gifts
Section 128: Universal donee
Subject to the provisions of section 127, where a gift consists of the donor's whole property, the done is personally liable for all the debts due by [and liabilities of] the donor at the time of the gift to the extent of the property comprised therein.
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