52Conveyances to be by deed.
(1)All conveyances of land or of any interest therein are void for the purpose of conveying or creating a legal estate unless made by deed.
(2)This section does not apply to—
(a)assents by a personal representative;
(b)disclaimers made in accordance with section fifty-four of the Bankruptcy Act, 1914, or not required to be evidenced in writing;
(c)surrenders by operation of law, including surrenders which may, by law, be effected without writing;
(d)leases or tenancies or other assurances not required by law to be made in writing;
(e)receipts not required by law to be under seal;
(f)vesting orders of the court or other competent authority;
(g)conveyances taking effect by operation of law.