What must a statutory dedication contain to be valid?

For a statutory dedication to be valid, it must contain all elements of a conveyance as required by law. This includes a clear intent to dedicate land for public use, proper identification and description of the property being dedicated, and adherence to any specific recording or procedural requirements that may be mandated by state law.

The valid execution of a dedication also typically requires compliance with formalities such as signatures, although the focus here is on the broader legal requirements that are necessary for conveyance. Simply having a verbal agreement or a statement of intent, without the necessary legal formalities, would not suffice to establish a valid statutory dedication. The involvement of a grantee's signature alone is inadequate since the dedication must express a complete and legally binding transfer of rights or property.