Fultz v. Fox

Judge Simpson

delivered the opinion of the Court.

In 1841. Ildagertha S .and, Mary E. Welsh, two unmarried females, executed a joint and several note to Jacob Fox, for the sum of fifty dollars, payable three months after date. In 1843, Ildagertha was married to M. J. Fultz.

In February 1846, an act was passed, entitled an “act further to protect the rights of married women,” (Session acts 1845 — 6 page 42.) By the 4th Sect, of this act It is enacted, “that the estate and property of the husband shall not be subject to the payment of any contract, liabilities, damages or debts, incurred by the…