Magee v. White

This suit was instituted by Henry K. White against Felix W. Magee, and Martha Magee his wife, upon a promissory note executed by Felix W. Magee to one William O. Roe, and transferred by Roe to White. The petition charged that the note was executed in settlement of an account for goods, wares, and merchandise furnished and delivered by the said Roe to the defendants; that the goods, wares, &c., so furnished and delivered were for the use and benefit of the said Martha, her children and negroes, and that the said articles were necessary, and reasonable and proper supplies and expenses for a…