Section 485: Falsely acknowledging deeds, recognisances, etc.

Any person who, without lawful authority or excuse, the proof of which lies on him,
makes, in the name of any other person, before any court or person lawfully
authorised to take such an acknowledgment, an acknowledgment of liability of any
kind, or an acknowledgment of deed or other instrument, is guilty of a felony and liable
to imprisonment for seven years.