Smith v. Smith

Citations

• 18 Fla. 789

Syllabus

<p>I. A married woman cannot in this State maintain-a suit in her-own name, but must sue by next friend, unless in cases where she has been licensed by the Circuit Court to transact business in her own name as provided in Chapter 3130, Laws of 1879.</p> <p>2. Although it maybe within the power of-this court to remand the cause to the Chancellor, with direction's to allow an amendment by substituting- a next friend to prosecute the suit, yet, where upon looking- at the pleadings and testimony, if no case is made out entitling the complainant to a decree,-thé decree of the court dismissing the bill will be affirmed.</p>