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CurrentCreation of interests in land by parol
Part IIThe general law of property and conveyancing
Division 2Contracts, conveyances and other instruments
54 Creation of interests in land by parol
(1)
All interests in land created by parol and not put in writing and signed by the persons so creating the same, or by their agents thereunto lawfully authorized in writing, shall have, notwithstanding any consideration having been given for the same, the force and effect of interests at will only.
(2)
Nothing in the foregoing provisions of this Division shall affect the creation by parol of leases taking effect in possession for a term not exceeding three years (whether or not the lessee is given power to extend the term) at the best rent which can be reasonably obtained without taking a fine.
No. 3754 s. 55.
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