Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995

The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 is important legislation relating to conveyancing and executry. The Act introduces many changes. This work provides authoritative commentary on the Act, stating its full implications for Scotland's general community.

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The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 is important legislation relating to conveyancing and executry. The 1681 Subscription of Deeds Act is abolished and with it, probative writings. In its place are a series of completely new rules for the execution of deeds. Additional and separate provision is made for the use of affidavit evidence to set up wills which have not been attested. The Act simplifies the rules about which rights may be constituted orally and which require writing. The Act introduces many changes. This work provides authoritative commentary on the Act, stating its full implications for Scotland's general community.