Wendt v. Martin
Illinois Supreme Court
Writ of Error to the City Court of Alton; the Hon. Henry S. Baker, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Craig
This was a petition, brought by William W. Martin and Manuel N. Bools against Frederick Wendt, and Susannah Wendt, his wife, to enforce a lien against the lands of Susan-nah Wendt, for lumber purchased on the 15th day of March, 1869, by Frederick Wendt.
It appears, from the evidence, that Frederick Wendt had no authority from his wife to make the purchase for her or upon her account, nor did he profess to buy for her or to bind her in any manner for the payment of the lumber. On the other hand, when Frederick Wendt made the purchase he was solvent and responsible for his contracts, and bought…
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