Jones v. Glass
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Winneshiek Circuit Cowi’t. Action upon account against a husband and wife for family expenses. The-indebtedness'was contracted by the husband, the defendant James Glass, in 1871. Afterward he was discharged in bankruptcy. The court rendered judgment against the wife, the defendant Louisa Glass, and she now appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtAdams, J.
husband and wife: wife The appellant contends that, under the Revision of 1860, the wife did not become personally liable for family expenses where the indebtedness was con-traeted by the husband. The provision upon this subject is to be found in section 2507, and is in these words: “The expenses of the family * * * * * * * * * .are chargeable upon the property of both husband and wife, or ■either of them, and in relation thereto they may be sued jointly, or the husband separately.” This is substantially the same as section 2214 of the Code, except that the latter provides that either may- be…
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