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Companies Act (No. 17 of 1982) - Sect 34

Form of contracts

34.
(1) Contracts on behalf of a company may be made is follows :
(a) a contract which if made between private persons would be by law required to be in writing, may be made on behalf of the company in writing under the common seal of the company;
(b) a contract which if made between private persons would be by law required to be "in writing, signed by the parties to be charged therewith, may be made on behalf of the company in writing signed by any person acting under its authority, express or implied;
(c) a contract which if made between private persons would in law be valid although made by parol only, and not reduced into writing, may be made by parol on behalf of the company by any person acting under its authority, express or implied.
(2) A contract made in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be effectual in law, and shall bind the company and its successors and all other parties thereto.
(3) A contract made in accordance with the provisions of this section may be varied or discharged in the same manner in which it is authorized by this section to be made.


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