Gannon v. Robinson

The question here for decision is: Can a husband without the consent of his wife revive a community obligation which has been discharged in bankruptcy?

Shortly after appellants Robert P. Robinson and his wife, Anita G. Robinson, were adjudicated bankrupts, without the knowledge or consent of his wife, appellant husband executed attempted revivals of community debts. Several errors are assigned but the issue is whether such instruments bound the marital community.

The husband is the manager of the community personal property (RCW 26.16.030), and is presumed to act for the community’s benefit.…