§ 243. Grant of fee or freehold. A grant in fee or of a freehold
estate, must be subscribed by the person from whom the estate or
interest conveyed is intended to pass, or by his lawful agent thereunto
authorized in writing. If not duly acknowledged before its delivery,
according to the provisions of this chapter, its execution and delivery
must be attested by at least one witness, or, if not so attested, it
does not take effect as against a subsequent purchaser or incumbrancer
until so acknowledged.