Colonial Treasurer v Botha & Titley [1908] ZAHCORC 29 (31 July 1908)

Agency.-Conveyance.-Forged power of attorney.-Mortgage bond.Liability of conveyancer.

Conveyancers held liable for an amount obtained by way of loan in respect of a mortgage bond passed over a farm, when the power of
attorney they received from a law agent was admittedly forged
and the owner of the property repudiated the transaction purporting to be in his name.