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Deed

also a popular sense, meaning the property granted by the deed. In Scotland the 'testing clause' is the attestation; see infra. (f) Habendum, limiting and defining the interest. This part is a non-essential formality, expressing the extent

Appointment in exercise of a Power

should likewise state than any formalities required for the execution of the power are complied with, and the attestation should set forth that such formalities were observed. The formalities required by the creator of a power should

Execution of Wills

witnesses shall attest and shall subscribe the will in the presence of the testator, but no form of attestation clause shall be necessary. The (English) Wills Act Amendment Act, 1852 (15 & 16 Vict. c. 24), contains

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Wills

1882. See MARRIED WOMEN'S PROPERTY. (3) How wills are to be executed (ninth s.). see EXECUTION OF WILLS; ATTESTATION CLAUSE. The tenth s. requires wills in exercise of powers of appointment to be executed like other wills.

Earwitness

Earwitness, one who attests, or can attest, anything as heard by himself.

Protest

the said original bill. Thus done and protested in the presence of E.F. and G.N., witnesses.' Which I attest [signature], Notary public of There may be a protest by a householder when the services of a notary

Notarial

or pertaining to a notary done or taken by a notary as a notarial seal notarial evidence or attestation

Testing clause

1486. In Scotland, the final clause of attested documents, indicating the designation of signatories; place and date of attestation; and names and designation of the witnesses

Attesting witness

document. He then subscribes his signature for the purpose of identification and proof at any future period. See ATTESTATION.

subscribe

2 a : to sign (as a document) with one's own hand in token of consent, obligation, or attestation [such witnesses shall the will in the presence of the testator "West Virginia Code"] b : to pledge

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