DeLand v. Blynn

Opinion by

Judge Lindsay :

By Sec. 3, Art. 2, Chap. 47, Rev. Stat., the common-law liability of the husband for the debts of the wife created before marriage was absolutely abrogated, and a liability prescribed. By this new standard the husband was made responsible for the ante-nuptial debts of his wife, to the amount or value of whatever he may receive by her, independent of real estate or slaves, and no further. If he receives nothing he incurs no liability, and cannot be subjected to the costs and annoyances of litigation. If the petition does not disclose the fact that some estate, other…