When a testator, by his will, bequeaths the use, for life or for a term of years, of any livestock, provisions, wearing apparel or other personal property which will necessarily be consumed by using, such bequest shall give to the legatee an absolute estate in the property so bequeathed.
(1949 Rev., S. 6972.)
History: Sec. 45-184 transferred to Sec. 45a-267 in 1991.
Annotations to former section 45-184:
Cited. 63 C. 309. Farming tools are consumable by use. 113 C. 272. Cited. 129 C. 352.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure
Chapter 802a - Wills: Execution and Construction
Section 45a-250. (Formerly Sec. 45-160). - Who may make a will.
Section 45a-257. (Formerly Sec. 45-162). - Revocation of will.
Section 45a-257d. - Effect of provisions re revocation of will to be construed by probate courts.
Section 45a-257f. - Revocation of will executed on or after January 1, 1997.
Section 45a-258. (Formerly Sec. 45-172). - Devise or bequest to subscribing witness.
Section 45a-259. (Formerly Sec. 45-173). - Reference to document creating trust.
Section 45a-260. (Formerly Sec. 45-173a). - Uniform Testamentary Additions to Trusts Act.
Section 45a-261. (Formerly Sec. 45-160a). - Effect of devise of all real property.
Section 45a-264. (Formerly Sec. 45-174a). - Reference to Internal Revenue Code.
Section 45a-267. (Formerly Sec. 45-184). - Bequest of perishable property for life or years.