diff --git a/source/java/org/alfresco/web/bean/actions/handlers/MailHandler.java b/source/java/org/alfresco/web/bean/actions/handlers/MailHandler.java
index 25386ce25e..0046c37b4e 100644
--- a/source/java/org/alfresco/web/bean/actions/handlers/MailHandler.java
+++ b/source/java/org/alfresco/web/bean/actions/handlers/MailHandler.java
@@ -78,10 +78,6 @@ public class MailHandler extends BaseActionHandler
       // add the subject for the email
       repoProps.put(MailActionExecuter.PARAM_SUBJECT, actionProps.get(PROP_SUBJECT));
       
-      // add the from address
-      String from = Application.getClientConfig(FacesContext.getCurrentInstance()).getFromEmailAddress();
-      repoProps.put(MailActionExecuter.PARAM_FROM, from);
-      
       // add the template if one was selected by the user
       if (wizard.getUsingTemplate() != null)
       {