Prospective
Property devolving with peerages etc.N.I.
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70.—(1) An adoption does not affect the descent of any peerage or dignity or title of honour.
(2) An adoption does not affect the devolution of any property limited (expressly or not) to devolve (as nearly as the law permits) along with any peerage or dignity or title of honour.
(3) Subsection (2) applies only if and so far as a contrary intention is not expressed in the instrument, and has effect subject to the terms of the instrument.
Commencement Information
I1S. 70 not in operation at Royal Assent, see s. 160(1)