Lanier v. Berry

(After stating the foregoing facts.) By the act of 1838 it was provided that “whenever it shall be shown by words expressed in the body or conclusion of said written contract or other instrument in writing, that it was the intention of the party or parties subscribing the same, to become bound by, or to execute a writing, obligato^, or sealed instrument, though no scroll or seal has been annexed to said written contract or other instrument,” it should be considered an instrument under seal. It was further provided by that act that any such instrument having “a scroll or other representation…