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2 Del. 74

Henchman v. Roberts

Superior Court of Delaware

Decided July 5, 1836

Superior Court of Delaware · decided 1836-07-05

<p>Rule to show cause why a judgment entered against husband and wife, should not be set aside because the warrant of attorney was given by the wife after marriage.</p>

Decided 1836-07-05

The Court

¶1 said that the judgment against the wife was void, being confessed on a void authority, as a married woman cannot execute a letter of attorney; and the judgment being a joint one, must be set aside as against both.

¶2 Rule absolute.

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