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Attestation of Documents Act, 1895
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- Is repealed by Wills Act, 1955
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Attestation of Documents Act, 1895
Act 7 of 1895
- There are multiple commencements
- [This is the version of this document at 1 December 1998.]
Provisions | Status |
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Section 1–2 | commenced on 24 August 1895. |
Section 3 | commenced on 5 April 1935. |
Section 4 | not yet commenced. |
- [Repealed by Wills Act, 1955 (Act 12 of 1955) on 1 March 1955]
1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Attestation of Documents Act, 1895*.2. Who may witness deeds
Subject to section 3, every male person above the age of sixteen years, and competent to give evidence in any court in Swaziland shall be competent to attest notarial and other contracts, deeds and documents.3. Powers of attorney
No person shall be competent to attest a power of attorney by which he is appointed agent or attorney, or from which he draws any advantage.4. Women to be competent
History of this document
01 December 1998 this version
Consolidation
01 March 1955
Repealed by
Wills Act, 1955
05 April 1935
Commenced
24 August 1895
Commenced