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Property Law Act 1958

17False oaths and affirmations made punishable

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17 False oaths and affirmations made punishable Every person who at any time wilfully forswears himself or states anything contrary to the truth in any oath or affirmation taken under the authority of this Part shall be liable to the penalties of perjury. Part II—The general law of property and conveyancing Nos 3754 s. 18, 4654 s. 3.

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