Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Agency — Power of Attorney — Construction — Authority to Institute Legal Proceedings

Area of law: CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

A power of attorney granting authority "to act in all matters relating to" the donor's property includes the power to institute legal proceedings. The authority is broad and covers necessary steps to protect the donor's interest. The principle applies to shareholding, land, and other property.…

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