Poor Relief (Ireland) Act, 1849

Agent of appellant may sign notices, enter into recognizances, &c.

22. For the purpose of giving due facility of appeal against the said rates it shall and may be lawful for the known agent of any appellant, appointed in like manner as a proxy is appointed for voting in the election of guardians, to sign the notices and enter into the recognizances required by law in cases of appeal, which notices and recognizances, so signed as aforesaid, shall be in all respects as good and effectual in law as if signed by the appellant in person.