Ruhlman v. Smith

The plaintiff, as administratrix of the succession of her son, Andrew Ruhlman deceased, claims of the defendants, husband and wife, the sum of $709 00, for money due the deceased, and the value of certain movables, of which the petition charges the defendants to have illegally taken possession.

The defendants plead the general denial, averring that upon a fair settlement of accounts, they are the creditors of the deceased, and they reserve their right of recourse for the surplus in a separate action.

Mrs. Smith averred, besides, that she was a married woman, not separated from her husband, and…