Questão jurídica principal
Whether the appeal was admissible despite the missing power of attorney
Decisão extraída
The appeal could not be examined because the required power of attorney was not produced within the deadline.
Fundamentação extraída
Under Art. 40(2) LTF, counsel must prove the mandate by power of attorney. Failure to cure this defect within the set time leads to inadmissibility under Art. 42(5) LTF.