Section 21
Interpretation
of Small Estates (Distribution) Act 1955
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Section 21
(1)
In this Part, “Enactment” means the Customary Tenure
Enactment of Negeri Sembilan [F.M.S. Cap. 215] and “tribe” means one of the tribes specified in Schedule B to the Enactment.
(2)
This Part shall be read with the Enactment and words defined therein shall have the same meanings in this Act.
(3)
In the event of any conflict between this Act and the
Enactment, the provisions of the Enactment shall prevail.
(4)
For the purpose of this Part, the estate shall not include such part of the estate as is “customary estate” within the meaning of the
Enactment.