Williams v. Williams

This is an action of replevin instituted by a former wife against her former husband. The subject matter of the action concerns title to, and right of possession of, a certain washing machine with equipment.

In early December, 1941, plaintiff and defendant were living together in New London as husband and wife. Their household also included a baby, the issue of their marriage. Plaintiff and the defendant former husband (plaintiff subsequently obtained a divorce decree in 1942, prior to the within action) together visited a store in New London where washing machines could be purchased and…