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StatuteEquality Act 2010

Section 199 — Equality Act 2010: Abolition of presumption of advancement

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Abolition of presumption of advancement 199 1 The presumption of advancement (by which, for example, a husband is presumed to be making a gift to his wife if he transfers property to her, or purchases property in her name) is abolished.

2 The abolition by subsection (1) of the presumption of advancement does not have effect in relation to—

a anything done before the commencement of this section, or b anything done pursuant to any obligation incurred before the commencement of this section.

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