219Signature and attestation of deeds

219 Signature and attestation of deeds (1) A deed (whether or not it affects property) must be— (a) signed and sealed; and (b) attested by at least 1 witness who is not a party to the deed, using any form of words. (2) Indenting is not necessary. (3) An instrument executed after 1 July 1920 that is signed and attested in accordance with this section is taken to be sealed if the instrument is expressed to be an indenture or deed or to be sealed. (4) A deed executed and attested in accordance with this section may be proved in the same way that a deed not required by law to be attested may be proved. (5) This section does not affect— (a) the execution of a deed by a corporation; or (b) a deed executed before 1 November 1951.