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Law of Property (Execution of Powers) Act 1975.

Country/Territory
Papua New Guinea
Document type
Legislation
Date
1975 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Papua New Guinea Consolidated Legislation 2006.
Long title
Being an Act to make certain provision for the execution of powers of appointment.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Contract/agreement Transfer Inheritance
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act regulates some aspects of power of attorney in relation with dealings of land. Where a power of appointment by an instrument other than a will is exercised: (a) by deed executed and attested in accordance with the Wills, Probate and Administration Act 1966; or (b) by an instrument under the Land Registration Act 1981 executed and attested in accordance with that Act, the instrument is, in respect of its execution and attestation, a valid exercise of the power notwithstanding that by the instrument creating the power some additional or other form of execution or attestation, or some other solemnity, is required. (2 sections)

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org