Hoover v. Hale

Ragan, C.

To an understanding of the points decided in this case a brief statement of the facts is essential. In June, 1891, in the county court of Madison county, F. J. Hale recovered a judgment against John D. Hoover and Luella Hoover, his wife, on a promissory note executed by them. It seems that this note was not given by Mrs. noover with any reference to her separate.estate, trade, or business, nor did she intend to bind her separate estate for its payment; that she received no consideration for signing said note but executed the same as surety for her husband. A transcript of this…