Perhaps I should also mention that I am running a straight TestNG unit test with the virtually "empty" test I mentioned above. There is no integration with a simulated FacesContext or anything like that. The test runs fine when I extend Object, but it bombs when I extend SeamTest. Just to let you know in case that affects anything. Thanks. View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4100489#... Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&a...