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CONVEYANCING ACT 1919 - SECT 184

Abolition of Rule in Pigot's Case

184 Abolition of Rule in Pigot's Case

(1) The rule of law known as the Rule in Pigot's Case is abolished.
(2) Accordingly, a material alteration to a deed does not, by itself, invalidate the deed or render it voidable, or otherwise affect any obligation under the deed.
(3) This section applies to and in respect of alterations made before or after the commencement of this section, but does not apply in relation to proceedings instituted before the commencement of this section.
(4) This section extends to dealings under the Real Property Act 1900 .
(5) In this section,
"deed" includes a written contract or any document evidencing a contractual intention.



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