2 Interpretation of terms. Scots Act 1617 c. 16.U.K.
[F1(1)]The term “register of sasines,” as used in this Act, shall be held as applying to the registers directed to be kept by the Registration Act 1617, for the registration of sasines, reversions, and other writs directed to be recorded therein by that Act or by any subsequent Act of Parliament; and the word “writ,” as used in this Act, shall apply to and include all deeds and writings which have heretofore been in the practice of being recorded in these registers, or which may under the provisions of this Act be recorded in the general register of sasines.
[F2(2)In this Act, “traditional document” and “electronic document” have the meanings given by sections 1A and 9A respectively of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 2 renumbered as s. 2(1) (12.3.2018) by The Registers of Scotland (Digital Registration, etc.) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/72), regs. 1(1), 9(2)(a)
F2S. 2(2) inserted (12.3.2018) by The Registers of Scotland (Digital Registration, etc.) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/72), regs. 1(1), 9(2)(b)