Brooke's Notary, 13th

This comprehensive guide explains the powers and duties of notaries in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth and in international jurisdictions. It examines the functions and powers of notaries, covers the procedure for admission as a notary, the different classes of notary, and the training and appointment of notaries. It looks at the formalities of a notarial act and the evidentiary status of notarial acts in both civil and common law jurisdictions. It covers areas frequently encountered by notaries in the course of their practice, including powers of attorney, affidavits, declarations and ship protests, bond and debenture operations, and share issue ballots.