Contracts: England and Wales [F1or Northern Ireland] U.K.
56. Under the law of England and Wales [F2or Northern Ireland] a contract may be made—
(a)by an open-ended investment company by writing under its common seal; or
(b)on behalf of such a company, by any person acting under its authority (whether expressed 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 such a company.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 56 heading inserted (12.5.2011) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1265), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 17 (with Sch. 3)
F2Words in reg. 56 inserted (12.5.2011) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1265), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 17 (with Sch. 3)