Maislin v. Lawton

In this action, brought by common counts writ to recover for dental services rendered by the plaintiff to the son of the defendants, the plaintiff filed a sworn bill of particulars and moved for summary judgment against both defendants, claiming that both were liable for the services in accordance with § 46-10 of the General Statutes.

Section 46-10, entitled "Liability for purchases and certain expenses," reads in part: "[B]oth [husband and wife] shall be liable for the reasonable and necessary services of a physician or dentist and for hospital expenses rendered the husband or wife or their…