Section 184 — Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW)

(1) The rule of law known as the Rule in Pigot’s Case is abolished.
(2) Accordingly, a material alteration to a deed does not, by itself, invalidate the deed or render it voidable, or otherwise affect any obligation under the deed.
(3) This section applies to and in respect of alterations made before or after the commencement of this section, but does not apply in relation to proceedings instituted before the commencement of this section.
(4) This section extends to dealings under the Real Property Act 1900.
(5) In this section, deed includes a written contract or any document evidencing a contractual intention.

Related sections

• s 181B — Construction of expression “party wall” in assurances of land
• s 182 — Saving clause as to acknowledgments endorsed on mortgages previously to 1893
• s 183 — Punishing of vendor for fraudulent concealment of deeds or falsifying pedigree
• s 184A — Registration copies
• s 184B — Application of Division to certain instruments
• s 184C — General Register of Deeds

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