Bills of Sale Act 1878 (1878 c 31)

The Bills of Sale Act 1878 was established to regulate the usage of bills of sale, legal documents transferring ownership of personal property to secure loans. Crucially, the Act mandates the registration of such documents to prevent fraudulent transactions and protect creditors. It specifies compliance requirements, including detailed descriptions of the conveyed property and procedural formalities for enforcement. This legislation aimed to address prevalent abuses in using bills of sale, providing transparency and legal clarity, thus contributing to more fair and secure lending practices.

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Bills of Sale Act 1878 (1878 c 31)

The Bills of Sale Act 1878 was established to regulate the usage of bills of sale, legal documents transferring ownership of personal property to secure loans. Crucially, the Act mandates the registration of such documents to prevent fraudulent transactions and protect creditors. It specifies compliance requirements, including detailed descriptions of the conveyed property and procedural formalities for enforcement. This legislation aimed to address prevalent abuses in using bills of sale, providing transparency and legal clarity, thus contributing to more fair and secure lending practices.

Quick and comprehensive access to the most accurate, up-to-date legislation.

桔子视频 traffic light system shows the status of legislation and cases so you are always using up-to-date law while historical versioning and legislative timelines lets you see exactly what has changed in legislation over time.

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