158Definitions and application of Part

158 Definitions and application of Part

158 Definitions and application of Part

(1) In this Part—

attorney, in relation to a power of attorney, means an attorney under the power.

commencement, in relation to the Conveyancing (Powers of Attorney) Amendment Act 1983, means the commencement of section 3 of, and Schedule 1 to, that Act.

power of attorney or power includes an authorised substitution, delegation or appointment of sub-attorney.

principal, in relation to a power of attorney, means the person giving the power.

(2) In sections 161, 162 and 162A, suspended, in relation to a power of attorney, means—

(a) suspended or restricted in operation by reason of unsoundness of mind of the principal occurring after the execution of the instrument creating the power, or

(b) suspended by section 110A of the Mental Health Act 1958.

(3) This Part does not enable an attorney, without express authority, irrevocably to appoint a substitute, delegate or sub-attorney.

(4) This Part extends to powers of attorney authorising, whether expressly or in general terms, the execution of dealings under the Real Property Act 1900.