Richardson v. Hutchins

Stayton, Associate Justice.

On October 21, 1869, and for a long time prior to that date, W. J. and Elvira Hutchins were husband and wife. During their marriage they acquired a large communty estate, the value of which, during the years 1869, 1870 and 1871, some of the witnesses estimated at not less than a half million of dollars in excess of the indebtedness. All the evidence shows that during the years named W. J. Hutchins, was a wealthy man.

About September 30, 1869, W. J. Hutchins held the obligation of the Houston & Texas Central Railway Company for one hundred and five of its first…