Cowand v. Pulley

The plaintiff sues upon a due bill given by the late firm of Alcen & Cowand for the sum of $464 20. The petitioner, who is a married woman, alleges that the due bill sued upon is her paraphernal property, that it was given to her for money lent to the late firm of Alcen & Cowand, who were commercial partners, and are bound in solido, and that the- defendant, the widow in community of Joseph 0. Cowand, one of the firm, having never renounced the community, is bound for the community debts. Various matters of defence are set up, which will be considered separately.

1st. It is urged that there is…