Leasefirst v. Borrelli

Opinion

HOWATT, P. J.

In this case we are asked to determine whether earnings of a wife, designated as separate property by a prenuptial agreement, are subject to her husband’s creditors’ claims where her earnings are the sole income of the family. We hold that they are not and reverse the order of the lower court.

I. Facts

Leasefirst obtained a judgment against Fred Borrelli. The judgment arose from a dispute over a lease agreement signed by Fred Borrelli only. Fred Borrelli was married at the time he executed the lease.

Fred Borrelli was served with an order to appear for examination. At the…