Gowin v. Gowin

Coke, one of our oldest and greatest law writers, said that “reason is the life of the law,” and I have- been unable to either approve the reasons given for denying the wife the right to sue her husband or to find any sufficient reason why she may not do so when necessary for her protection. In entering upon a discussion, it is well to remember that the question is of very great importance to every woman who is, or may become, a wife or mother — a highly cherished portion of our people. It may further be well to call attention to the fact that the finding of the jury in this ease, that the…