SEALED

Authenticated by a seal; executed by the affixing of a seal. Also fastened up in any manner so as to be closed against inspection of the contents. Sealed and delivered. These words, followed by the signatures of the witnesses, constitute the usual formula for the attestation of conveyances. Sealed instrument. An instrument of writing to which the party to be bound has affixed, not only his name, but also his seal, or (in those jurisdictions where it is allowed) a scroll, (q. v.)-Sealed verdict. When the jury have agreed upon a verdict, if the court is not in session at toe time, they are permitted (usually) to put their written finding In a sealed envelope, and then separate. This verdict they return when the court again convenes. The verdict thus returned has the same effect, and must be treated in the same manner, as if returned in open court before any separation of the jury had taken place. The process is called “sealing a verdict” Sutlilf v. Gilbert, 8 Ohio, 406; Young v. Seymour, 4 Neb. 89.