Gotts v. Clark

This action was brought by plaintiff, to recover of defendant the value of goods sold and delivered to defendant’s wife and minor daughter. So far as the goods sold to defendant’s wife are concerned, we see no reason why he should not pay for them. The evidence shows he is a man of considerable wealth ; that the goods purchased were necessary and suitable to his wife’s position in life, and under the circumstances proven the jury were justified in their finding, that she was his agent to make the purchases.

It is with great reluctance, however, that we reverse the judgment as.to the articles…