mandatary
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 63 U.S. 75 - Morrill v. Cone · 1859Most cited · 11 citing opinions
The authority conferred upon the mandatary by the letter of attorney is special and limited, and his acts under it are valid only as they come within its scope and operation. He was bound to conform to the conditions it contains, and in its execution to adopt the modes it indicates. The attorney was not invested with the legal estate. He was the minister, the servant, of his constituent, and his authority to convey the legal estate did not arise except upon a valid sale in accordance with the requirements of the power.
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