Section 148 — Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW)

Married woman may by deed dispose of land or reversionary interest in property etc

(1) A married woman may, by deed—
(a) dispose of any land, or
(b) dispose of any future or reversionary interest in property, or
(c) release or extinguish or disclaim or contract not to exercise any power in regard to property, or
(d) release her right or equity to a settlement out of any property, or
(e) disclaim any interest in any property.
(2)

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Related sections

s 146 — Recovery of annual sums charged on land
s 146A — Capacity of aliens to hold and deal with property and interests in property
s 147 — Acknowledgment by married woman not necessary
s 151A — Minors not to be appointed trustees
s 151C — Management of land during minority
s 151D — Power to appoint trustees of minors’ property

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