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[F2(1)]A certificate under the common seal of the company . . . F3 specifying any shares held by a member isβ
(a)in England and Wales, prima facie evidence, and
(b)in Scotland, sufficient evidence unless the contrary is shown, of his title to the shares.]
[(2)Without prejudice to subsection (1), as respects Scotland a certificate specifying any shares held by a member and subscribed by the company in accordance with the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 is, unless the contrary is shown, sufficient evidence of his title to the shares.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 186 substituted by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40, SIF 27), ss. 130(7), 213(2), Sch. 17 para. 5
F2S. 186(1) re numbered (S.) (1.8.1995) by 1995 c. 7, ss. 14(1), 15(2), Sch. 4 para. 55 (with ss. 9(3)(5)(7), 13, 14(3))
F3Words repealed by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 27), s. 74(1)(2), Sch. 8 para. 33(4), Sch. 9
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 186 excluded (26.11.2001) by S.I. 2001/3755, reg. 38(3)(a) (with regs. 39, 45)
C2S. 186 applied with modifications by S.I. 1985/680, regs. 4β6, Sch.
S. 186 excluded (12.2.1992) by S.I. 1992/225, reg. 48(2).