Sealed And Delivered
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In conveyancing. The common formula of attestation of deeds and other instruments, written immediately over the witnesses' names. This has been retained without change from the old practice, when sealing alone, without signing, constituted a sufficient execution or authentication. 2 Bl. Comm. 306. See 15 Ohio, 107. In England, it has been held that the words "sealed and delivered," in an attestation, does not import signing. 5 Maule & S. 581; 3 Maule & S. 512; 4 Taunt. 213. But the contrary has recently been held in the supreme court of the United States. 8 How. (U. S.) 10, citing 6 Man. & G. 386.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
The common formula of attestation of deeds and other instruments, written immediately over the witnesses’ names.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
These words, followed by the signatures of the witnesses, constitute the usual formula for the attestation of conveyances.
Defined under Sealed in Black's Law Dictionary.