feme covert
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 69 U.S. 24 - Drury v. Foster · 1864Most cited · 42 citing opinions
she is disabled from executing or acknowledging a deed by procuration, as she cannot make a power of attorney. These disabilities exist by statute and the common law for her protection, in consideration of her dependent condition, and to guard her against undue influence and restraint.
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By the principles of the common law, a married woman can, in general, do no act to bind her; she is said to be sub potestate viri, and subject to his will and control. Her acts are not like those of infants, and some other disabled persons, voidable only; but are, in general, absolutely void ab initio.
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