Frink v. Roe

Citations

• 2 Cal. Unrep. 491
• 7 P. 481
• 1885 Cal. LEXIS 849

Syllabus

<p>Power of Attorney—Revocation by Death.—A power of attorney to convey becomes extinct by the death of the constituent, although the power be irrevocable, and no title passes by a deed subsequently made by the attorney.</p> <p>Power of Attorney—Conveyance by Attorney in Payment of His Debts.—Where the intention in executing a power of attorney was to give the attorney control of the property for his own benefit, he may convey the same in payment of his own debts.</p> <p>Evidence.—Declarations of an Owner of Land in Disparagement of his title are admissible in evidence against him, and all claiming under him, while the legal title remains in him; but such declarations are inadmissible where made by him after he has parted with his title.</p>