15Construction of deeds etc

15 Construction of deeds etc

15 Construction of deeds etc

(1) To the extent to which, by a deed, will or other instrument that takes effect on or after the appointed day, any property:

(a) is recoverable by the Church or by any person (not being the Trust) for the Church, or

(b) is payable to, or receivable by, the Church or any such person (not being the Trust) on behalf of the Church or for the benefit of the activities, work or objects of the Church,

the deed, will or other instrument shall be construed and take effect as if the reference therein to the Church or, as the case may be, to that person, were a reference to the Trust.

(2) A receipt or acknowledgment for any property that vests in the Trust pursuant to this section shall exonerate the person or persons liable to pay, deliver or transfer the property to the Trust from any liability to see to the application thereof and from any liability for the loss, misapplication or non-application thereof, if the receipt or acknowledgment:

(a) is executed in accordance with this Act under the common seal of the Trust,

(b) is in writing signed by 2 persons purporting to be members of the Trust, or

(c) is in writing signed by a person or persons purporting to be duly authorised for the purpose by the Trust or 2 members thereof.