Ward v. Johnson

‘1. “The husband is bound to support and maintain his '■ ' wife, and his consent shall be presumed to her agency in all purchases of necessaries suitable to her condition and habits Of life, made for the *480use of herself and the family. This presumption may be rebutted by proof.” Civil Code, § 2996. “The husband is bound for necessaries furnished to the wife when separated from him, subject to the limitations hereinbefore -provided. If the wife be living in adultery with another man, the husband is not liable; but notice by the husband shall not relieve him from liability, if his wife is…