Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act for the more effectual Discovery of the Death of Persons pretended to be alive to the prejudice of those who claim Estates after their Deaths. [2] |
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Citation | 6 Ann. c. 72 (Ruffhead c. 18) |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 20 March 1708 |
Other legislation | |
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Status: Amended | |
Revised text of statute as amended |
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