Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Presumptions — Power of Attorney Executed Before Notary Public — Section 118 of the Evidence Act — Not Exclusive Means of Proof

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Section 118 of the Evidence Act provides a presumption of due execution for powers of attorney executed before a notary public. However, this is not the exclusive method of proof. The power of attorney may be proved by other evidence, such as calling the attesting…

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