52Conveyances to be by deed

52 Conveyances to be by deed (1) All conveyances of land or of any interest therein are void for the purpose of conveying or creating a legal estate unless made by deed. (2) This section shall not apply to— (a) assents by a personal representative[[17]](#endnote-18); (b) disclaimers made in accordance with the provisions of any law relating to bankruptcy or insolvency[[18]](#endnote-19) or not required to be evidenced in writing; (c) surrenders by operation of law, including surrenders which may, by law, be effected without writing; (d) leases or tenancies or other assurances not required by law to be made in writing; (e) receipts not required by law to be under seal; (f) vesting orders of the Court or other competent authority; (g) conveyances taking effect by operation of law. No. 3754 s. 53.