Signing and sealing a deed in anticipation does not constitute execution | Practical Law

Signing and sealing a deed in anticipation does not constitute execution | Practical Law

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council v Torkington, 31 October 2003 (Court of Appeal).

Signing and sealing a deed in anticipation does not constitute execution

Practical Law UK Legal Update 6-107-1828 (Approx. 6 pages)

Signing and sealing a deed in anticipation does not constitute execution

Law stated as at 26 Nov 2003England, Wales
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council v Torkington, 31 October 2003 (Court of Appeal).
The Court of Appeal held that a deed had not been executed because although it had been signed and sealed, it had not been delivered. Signing and sealing a deed in anticipation of completion does not of itself necessarily indicate an intention to deliver the deed.
This Update is based on the transcript and supercedes the earlier Update.