Bradley v. Murray
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from the Circuit Court of Madison. Tried before the Hon. Louis Wyeth. This action was brought by Albert E. Murray, against Joseph C. Bradley and bis wife, Mrs. Isabella M. Bradleyand was commenced on the 25th February, 1879. The cause of action was an account for goods sold and delivered during the years 1874 to 1878, inclusive, amounting in the aggregate to $304.70, with several credits indorsed, which left a balance of $206.65, with interest thereon amounting to…
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Appeal from the Circuit Court of Madison. Tried before the Hon. Louis Wyeth. This action was brought by Albert E. Murray, against Joseph C. Bradley and bis wife, Mrs. Isabella M. Bradleyand was commenced on the 25th February, 1879. The cause of action was an account for goods sold and delivered during the years 1874 to 1878, inclusive, amounting in the aggregate to $304.70, with several credits indorsed, which left a balance of $206.65, with interest thereon amounting to $256.80. The complaint contained only the common counts, and sought a personal judgment against said Joseph C. Bradley, and…
1Opinion of the CourtSomerville, J.
There was no error in excluding from the jury, as evidence, the act of the legislature for the-relief of Mrs. Bradley, approved December 15, 1873. The action is brought for the purpose of subjecting to liability her separate estate held under the statute, for “ articles of comfort and support of the household,” which are alleged to be “ suitable to the degree and condition in life of the family.” Code, 1876, § 2711. The purpose of its introduction was, to show that the property described in the complaint was not held by her as her statutory separate 'estate. The act in question did not…
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