DEXTER v. HALL


82 U.S. 9 (1872)

15 Wall. 9

DEXTER v. HALL.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Roscoe Conkling, for the plaintiff in error, and Mr. P.G. Galpin, contra.


Mr. Justice STRONG delivered the opinion of the court.

The prominent question in this case is, whether a power of attorney executed by a lunatic is void, or whether it is only voidable. The Circuit Court instructed the jury that a lunatic, or insane person, being of unsound mind, was incapable of executing a contract, deed, power of attorney, or other instrument requiring volition and understanding, and that a power of attorney...

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