· 7/1/1856
McKune v. McGarvey & McKeon
Citations
- 6 Cal. 497
Syllabus
<p>In an action against a married woman, alleged to be a sole trader under the Act of April, 1852, on a contract executed by her as such, it is improper to join her husband with her as defendant ,* and a complaint so drawn is demurrable.</p> <p>The effect of the statute is to make such married woman a feme sole as to the particular business in which she is engaged.</p>
Judges: Terry
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