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Effect of failure of devise

Cap. 203, s. 22 · Revised Edition 2020

Unless a contrary intention appears by the will, such real estate or interest therein as is comprised or intended to be comprised in any devise in such will contained, which fails or is void by reason of the death of the devisee in the lifetime of the testator, or by reason of such devise being contrary to law or otherwise incapable of taking effect, shall be included in the residuary devise (if any) contained in such will.
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