159Execution and proof

159 Execution and proof (1) For a corporation, an instrument is validly executed if: (a) it is executed in a way permitted by law; or (b) the instrument is sealed with the corporation's seal in accordance with section 48 of the Law of Property Act 2000. (2) For a natural person, an instrument is validly executed if: (a) it is executed in a way permitted by law; and (b) the execution is witnessed by a person mentioned in Schedule 1. (3) However, the Registrar-General may, in exceptional circumstances, register an instrument executed by a natural person even though the execution was not witnessed or was not witnessed by a person mentioned in Schedule 1. (4) The witnessing of an instrument may be proved in any way permitted by law. Note for section 159 Under section 9(3)(b) of the Electronic Conveyancing National Law (NT), if an instrument in the registry is digitally signed in accordance with the participation rules applicable to the instrument, the requirements of any other Territory law relating to the execution, signing, witnessing, attestation or sealing of documents must be regarded as having been fully satisfied.

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