Section 4 Proof of instruments creating powers of attorney.C1
A document purporting to be—
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an extract of an instrument creating a power of attorney registered in Scotland in the books of council and session; or
shall, in any part of the United Kingdom, without further proof be sufficient evidence of the contents of the instrument and of the fact that it has been so deposited or registered.
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Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
S. 4(1)(a) repealed by Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37), s. 152(4), Sch. 7
- F2
Words in Act substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 11 para. 6; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)
- F3
S. 4(2) repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1950 (c. 6)
Marginal citations
- M1
Modifications
- C1
S. 4 saved by Powers of Attorney Act 1971 (c. 27), s. 3(4); extended by Powers of Attorney Act 1971 (c. 27), s. 3(5)