Wilcox v. Henderson

Under the facts of this case, we consider it clear that the Forest plantation, which was the paraphernal property of Mrs. Mussenden, was under the administration of the husband. This results clearly from the testimony of Montgomery, the accounts kept by his house, the control exercised by Mussenden over the proceeds of the crops. The circumstance that Mussenden did not personally superintend the cultivation of the plantation, but acted through an agent, seems to us immaterial.

Note. — This and the preceding case were decided by the former Supieme Court and referred to auditors, to state an…