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A rather archaic expression, of some interest in that it is referred to in the Limitations Act 1980. The Limitation period for a [[specialty]] is 12 years, not the usual 6.
A rather archaic expression, of some interest in that it is referred to in the Limitations Act 1980. The Limitation period for a [[specialty]] is 12 years, not the usual 6.


===And the difference between a [[specialty]] and a [[deed]] is?===
===And the difference between a specialty and a [[deed]] is?===
A {{t|deed}} is not necessarily a {{t|contract}}, and is not supported by [[consideration]]. An individual can create binding obligations upon herself by [[deed]] without there even being a counterparty and, therefore, without [[consideration]]. It has to be signed, sealed and delivered though. A specialty is type of {{t|contract}}; it is supported by [[consideration]], but like a deed is [[Signed, sealed, delivered|signed, sealed and delivered]].
A {{t|deed}} is not necessarily a {{t|contract}}, and is not supported by [[consideration]]. An individual can create binding obligations upon herself by [[deed]] without there even being a counterparty and, therefore, without [[consideration]]. It has to be signed, sealed and delivered though. A specialty is type of {{t|contract}}; it is supported by [[consideration]], but like a deed is [[Signed, sealed, delivered|signed, sealed and delivered]].


The two do overlap, though.
The two do overlap, though.
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*[[Limitation Act 1980]]
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A specialty is a written contract that has been executed under seal and delivered and is given as security for the payment of a specifically indicated debt.

A rather archaic expression, of some interest in that it is referred to in the Limitations Act 1980. The Limitation period for a specialty is 12 years, not the usual 6.

And the difference between a specialty and a deed is?

A deed is not necessarily a contract, and is not supported by consideration. An individual can create binding obligations upon herself by deed without there even being a counterparty and, therefore, without consideration. It has to be signed, sealed and delivered though. A specialty is type of contract; it is supported by consideration, but like a deed is signed, sealed and delivered.

The two do overlap, though.

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