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Section 61: Construction of expressions used in deeds and other instruments.

Law of Property Act 1925 · 1925 c. 20View on legislation.gov.uk

Part II: Contracts, Conveyances and other Instruments

In all deeds, contracts, wills, orders and other instruments executed, made or coming into operation after the commencement of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

“Month” means calendar month;
“Person” includes a corporation;
The singular includes the plural and vice versa;
The masculine includes the feminine and vice versa.

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