Registration of Deeds Act 1707

No misbehaviour appearing in three years after death or surrender of register, his recognizance void.

IX. Provided nevertheless, and be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That when any register shall dye, or surrender his office, and that within the space of three years from and after such death or surrender no misbehaviour appear to have been committed by such register in the execution of his said office; then, and in such case, at the end of the said three years after his death or surrender, the said recognizance so entered into by him, shall become void and of no effect to all intents and purposes whatsoever.