The Scottish equivalent of the Married Women’s Property Act 1882.

Allows a married woman to effect a policy on her own life or the life of her husband for her separate use. The Act further provides that a policy effected by a man on his own life for the benefit of his wife and/or children, creates a trust in favour of the stated objects. The policy proceeds do not form a part of the husband’s estate or become subject to his debts. The same applies when a wife takes out the policy for benefit of her husband and/or children. The Act creates a trust of life policies where, apart from the Act, they would not be created and gives special protection against creditors.

The suspension of ordinary law due to war and rebellion. It is not a law in the proper sense but the exercise of will by a military commander who takes the responsibility for suspending ordinary law to ensure safety of the state. It is illegal in time of peace but, by inference, lawful in times of war or civil commotion. Insurance policies may exclude losses during a period of martial law.