Barrie v. Carolan

Citations

• 111 F. 134
• 1901 U.S. App. LEXIS 4954

Syllabus

<p>Actions against Married Women—Complaint.</p> <p>Complaint in an action against husband and wife for value of books sold the wife on orders of purchase signed by her is insufficient, it not appearing otherwise than inferential!}' whether it is sought to charge her separate estate or their community estate, there being a possibility of the debt being collectible against either estate under Civ. Code Cal. §§ 167. 171, though the wife should not be joined with the husband as defendant unless it is intended to hold the community property liable.</p>