Attestation - Law Dictionary Search Results
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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