"#{foo}" is not a valid value-binding expression in JSF. You need to use "#{foo.someProperty}". View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=3962553#3962553 Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&p=3962553