If, in a deed made by one as attorney-in-fact for another, the words of conveyance or the signature is in the name of the attorney, it is as much the principal’s deed as if the words of conveyance or the signature were in the name of the principal by the attorney, if it is manifest on the face of the deed that it should be construed to be that of the principal to give effect to its intent.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 55.1-120

  • Attorney-in-fact: A person who, acting as an agent, is given written authorization by another person to transact business for him (her) out of court.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.

Code 1919, § 5145; Code 1950, § 55-23; 2019, c. 712.

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