Turner v. Field

The plaintiff sues in ejectment. In proving up his title, he offered in evidence a power of attorney which concluded thus: “ In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal.” Opposite the signature, in the usual place of a seal, a small piece of colored pap^r in the form of a seal was attached, and made to adhere by the application and use of mucilage. This was the only sealing. The instrument was objected to and excluded as not being sealed.

The propriety of the action of the court in excluding the power Of attorney is the only matter for consideration. The case is a *383substantial…