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A chargor (an individual) is granting a legal charge to a chargee (a company). Can an employee of the chargee witness the signature of the chargor?

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Published on: 08 March 2018
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There does not appear to be any evidence that an employee of the chargee cannot witness the chargor’s signature.

Practice Note: Property deeds—use and execution of deeds in property transactions, provides guidance on who may witness the signature of a deed by an individual:

‘There are certain requirements in relation to the witness. A party to a deed cannot also

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