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The Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2005
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Abolition of rule in Pigot’s Case
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8.—(1) The rule of law known as the rule in Pigotís Case (which deals with the consequences of alterations in certain documents) is abolished.
(2) A material alteration to any document to which this paragraph applies does not, by itself, invalidate the document or render it voidable, or otherwise affect any obligation under the document.
(3) Paragraph (2) applies to the following documents—
(a)a deed;
(b)a contract in writing;
(c)any other document evidencing a contractual intention.
(4) This Article applies to alterations made before or after the coming into operation of this Article, but does not apply to proceedings instituted before this Article comes into operation.
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