Weikel v. Probasco

William Probasco, as surviving partner, &c., commenced this suit against Henry Weikel and Lavinia, his wife, before a justice of the peace, upon an account which existed against said Lavinia before her marriage with Henry Weikel.

To the complaint the defendants answered, 1. A general denial. 2. That the promises, if made at all, were made by the said Lavinia prior to her marriage, and whilst she was yet a minor, &c.

The justice gave judgment for the plaintiff, from which the defendants appealed.

In the Circuit Court, the plaintiff, by leave, &c., filed a reply to the second paragraph of the…