CCQ-1991 - Civil Code of Québec

Section 2167 Disposition versions

2014-05-01

2167. A mandate made in the presence of witnesses is drawn up by the mandator or by a third person.

The mandator, in the presence of two witnesses who have no interest in the act and who are able to ascertain his capacity to act, declares the nature of the act but need not disclose its contents. The mandator signs the act at the end or, if he has already signed it, acknowledges his signature; he may also cause a third person to sign the writing for him in his presence and according to his instructions. The witnesses sign the mandate forthwith in the presence of the mandator.

1991, c. 64, a. 2167; I.N. 2014-05-01.

1994-01-01

2167. A mandate given in the presence of witnesses is written by the mandator or by a third person.

The mandator, in the presence of two witnesses who have no interest in the act and who are in a position to ascertain whether he is capable of acting, declares the nature of the act but need not disclose its contents. The mandator signs the act at the end or, if he has already signed it, recognizes his signature; he may also have a third person sign the writing for him in his presence and according to his instructions. The witnesses sign the mandate forthwith in the presence of the mandator.

1991, c. 64, a. 2167.