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—in case of enfranchisement by agreement where compensation under 500l.
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26. In cases of enfranchisement by agreement between the parties, or otherwise without reference to the Commissioners, where the compensation money does not exceed five hundred pounds, the lord for the time being-shall be able to give such complete discharge, if he makes a declaration in writing stating the particulars of his estate or interest in the manor, and showing himself to be entitled to receive such money for his own use. If he is not actually so entitled he shall be deemed to have received such money as a trustee for the persons who are so entitled. If his declaration is false he shall be liable to the penalties attached to a false statutory declaration.
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