Whiting v. Beckwith
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Assumpsit by husband and wife, to recover money due for the personal services of the wife during coverture. The defendant pleaded a set-off of an account against the husband. The issue was closed to the court, and the case tried in the superior court before Carpenter, J., who refused to allow the set-off, and the defendant moved for a new trial. The statutes affecting the question are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMcCurdy, J.
The harsh features of the common law in relation to the right of married women to hold and control property, have been greatly modified by statute in this country. *597In this state the changes have been frequent, and the right has been constantly enlarged.
By the 1st section of the statute of 1850 it is enacted, “ that all real estate conveyed to a married woman during coverture, in consideration of money or other property acquired by her personal services during such coverture, shall be held by her to her sole and separate use.” By the statute of 1860 the provision of this section is extended…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- D. & N. Ferguson v. LothropNew York Supreme Court · 1836
3Cited by3 opinions
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- Shea v. MaloneySupreme Court of Connecticut · 1884