Section 320. Expenses to be paid before all debts

320. Expenses to be paid before all debts.— Funeral expenses to a reasonable amount, according to the degree and quality of the deceased, and death-bed charges, including fees for medical attendance, and board and lodging for one month previous to his death, shall be paid before all debts. 1. Subs. by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Sch., for "the States". 2. The words "of India" omitted by Act 48 of 1952, s. 3 and the Sch. II.