Henchman v. Roberts — 2 Del. 74

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p. 74

ADAM HENCHMAN vs. JOSEPH ROBERTS and ELIZABETH ROBERTS.

Headnote

Judgment against husband and wife set aside, because confesssed on a warrant of attorney given by the wife after marriage.

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.

Wales, for plaintiff

Booth, for defendant.

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.

Rule absolute.