Bonney v. Perham
Appellate Court of Illinois
Assumpsit, for goods, etc. Appeal from the Superior Court of Cook County; the Horn Farlin Q. Ball, Judge presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Waterman
If a husband without justifiable cause turns away his wife he is bound for necessaries suitable to his station and estate supplied to her upon her order. If husband and wife live together, and he will not supply her with necessaries, she can then pledge his credit therefor; but if he provide for her he is not bound by her contracts unless they are made by his authority or with his concurrence. Martin v. Robson, 65 Ill. 120.
If the husband abandons his wife, or without reasonable cause turns her away, or by ill usage compels -her to leave him, he is liable for her necessaries, and sends credit…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Schnuckle v. BiermanIllinois Supreme Court · 1878
- Carter v. HowardSupreme Court of Vermont · 1866
- Compton v. BatesAppellate Court of Illinois · 1882
- Toledo, Peoria & Warsaw Railway Co. v. CurteniusIllinois Supreme Court · 1872
- Bugbee v. BloodSupreme Court of Vermont · 1875
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3Cited by1 opinion
- Bergh v. CrosbyAppellate Court of Illinois · 1911