Section 187
⎯(1)
Any person proposing to deal for value with the registered proprietor of an interest in land may, with the consent in writing of such proprietor and on stating the particulars of the proposed dealing, lodge with the Registrar an application for a stay of registration in Form P in the First Schedule.
(2)
If, as shown by the Register, the proprietor is free to deal with his interest, the Registrar shall make an order certifying that the proprietor is so free and staying registration of any instrument affecting the interest for thirty days from the time specified in the order, and such order shall be affixed to the relevant issue document of title or instrument.
(3)
If, within the said period of thirty days, an instrument affecting the proposed dealing is lodged for registration, such instrument shall have priority over any other instrument lodged for registration after the commencement of the period specified in the order and shall be registered notwithstanding any caveat lodged with, or any copy of a writ of execution or of a judgment, decree or order of any court of competent jurisdiction served on, the Registrar after the time specified.
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POWERS OF ATTORNEY
An attorney may deal with land