Legal Opinion
Davis v. Dunnet
New York Court of Appeals
Decided January 21, 1925PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPound, J.
This is an action to foreclose a mortgage given to secure a bond. The mortgage covers premises in the borough of Brooklyn owned by defendant Emma L. Dunnet. It was executed by her, “ by Robert H. Dunnet, attorney in fact.” She denies that Robert H. Dunnet was her lawful agent, duly authorized by her to execute the mortgage.
Real Property Law [Cons. Laws, ch. 50] (§ 242) reads as follows:
“ When written conveyance necessary.— An estate or interest in real property, other than a lease for a term not exceeding one year, or any trust or power, over or concerning real property, or in any manner…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Sleeth v. . SampsonNew York Court of Appeals · 1923
- Keyes v. . Metropolitan Trust Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1917
- Nestell v. . HartNew York Court of Appeals · 1911
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- Weston Associates, Inc. v. Niagara Properties, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1987
- In re the Estate of MaloneNew York Surrogate's Court · 1926
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