Section 485 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria. Falsely acknowledging deeds, recognisances, etc.

Any person who, without lawful authority or excuse, the proof of which lies on him, makes, in the name of any other person, before any court or person lawfully authorised to take such an acknowledgment, an acknowledgment of liability of any kind, or an acknowledgment of deed or other instrument, is guilty of a felony and liable to imprisonment for seven years.

Section 485 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria

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