# Statute of Frauds (1677), Introduction: Introductory text


An Act for prevention of Frauds and Perjuryes.
Reasons for passing this Act.
For prevention of many fraudulent Practices which are commonly endeavoured to be upheld by Perjury and Subornation of Perjury.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/aep/Cha2/29/3/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/statute-of-frauds-1677/introduction
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