# Friendly Societies Act 1992, Paragraph 1


Under the law of England and Wales and Northern Ireland a contract may be made—
(a) by an incorporated friendly society, by writing under its common seal; or
(b) on behalf of an incorporated friendly society, by any person acting under its authority, express or implied;
and any formalities required by law in the case of a contract made by an individual also apply, unless a contrary intention appears, to a contract made by or on behalf of an incorporated friendly society.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/40/schedule/6/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/friendly-societies-act-1992/schedule-6/paragraph-1
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