§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Clause stand part of the Bill."
§ Mr. SpensUnder our present law a deed which is 30 years old speaks for itself, unless there is something on the face of it which makes one think that it is wrong; otherwise, it proves itself. This Clause reduces the period to 20 years, so that documents 20 years old shall prima facie speak for themselves, unless there is something on the face of them that makes one suspect them. The Clause does away with the necessity of having to call a person who signed the document or an attesting witness.
§ Question put, and agreed to.