The donee of a power of attorney may, under and within the authority of the power, if he or she thinks fit, execute or do any assurance, instrument, or thing in and with his or her own name and signature, and, where sealing is required, with his or her own seal; and every assurance, instrument and thing so executed and done shall be as effectual in law, to all intents, as if it had been executed or done by the donee of the power in the name and with the signature, or signature and seal, of the donor thereof.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 202, § 17; G.L. 1909, ch. 253, § 17; G.L. 1923, ch. 297, § 17; G.L. 1938, ch. 488, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 34-22-6.