1U.K.Under the law of England and Wales and Northern Ireland a contract may be made—
(a)by an incorporated friendly society, by writing under its common seal; or
(b)on behalf of an incorporated friendly society, by any person acting under its authority, express or implied;
and any formalities required by law in the case of a contract made by an individual also apply, unless a contrary intention appears, to a contract made by or on behalf of an incorporated friendly society.