How can a company execute a deed through one director according to typical practices?

To execute a deed, it is generally required that the document be signed and delivered. In many jurisdictions, a company can validly execute a deed if it is signed by a director in the presence of a witness. This process adds an additional layer of authenticity and verification to the signature of the director, which is essential for the deed to be enforceable.

When a director signs a deed in the presence of a witness, the witness confirms that they were present when the signature was made. This is important for the legal validity of the deed, as it helps to establish that the signing was done voluntarily and with the intention of creating a legal obligation. The presence of a witness also serves to prevent any dispute regarding the execution of the deed in the future.

The other methods listed, such as execution in the absence of a witness, simply signing based on a verbal agreement, or through a notarized document, do not provide that same level of legal assurance usually required for deeds. Thus, executing a deed with the signing director in the presence of a witness ensures compliance with the formalities associated with deed execution.