9 Interpretation. S

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

• “existing” means existing immediately before the commencement of this Act;

• F1 . . .

• “transaction” means a transaction having legal effect, and includes—

  (a)

  any unilateral transaction;

  (b)

  the exercise of testamentary capacity;

  (c)

  the exercise of any power of appointment;

  (d)

  the giving by a person of any consent having legal effect;

  (e)

  the bringing or defending of, or the taking of any step in, civil proceedings;

  (f)

  acting as arbiter or trustee;

  (g)

  acting as an instrumentary witness.

Textual Amendments

F1 Definition in s. 9 repealed (1.11.1996) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(5), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/2203, art. 3(3), Sch. Table