Mitchell v. Emily Shops, Inc.

CAYTON, Chief Judge.

The trial court gave judgment against Mr. Mitchell for a small balance due on garments purchased by his wife. Seeking a reversal, his principal contentions are that credit had been extended not to him but to his wife (from whom he was later separated) ; that he had been providing for her support; that his wfe had no authority to pledge his credit; and that the articles of clothing were not necessaries.

With reference to the last two contentions we rule; (1) That while a wife by her relationship alone has no power to act as agent of her husband, the relationship is of such a…