John Chaffe & Sons v. Watts

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Fenner, J.

The defendant, Mrs. Watts, was separated in property from her husband by a judgment rendered in May, 1875, the validity of which is not questioned.

In February, 1879, her husband came to New Orleans with a letter from her addressed to plaintiffs, authorizing him to make with them necessary arrangements to carry on her planting operations for that year.

Plaintiffs refused to deal with him, hut said that if Mrs. Watts would come and make her application in person, they might furnish her. She then came and applied in person for the advances. Mr.…