Russell v. Reynolds

Opinion by

Judge Lindsay:

If the horse sold by appellee to W. H. Russell, the husband of appellant, was the consideration for the note sued on, her general estate cannot be held bound for its payment, as it is neither alleged nor proved that the horse was sold' at her instance, nor that the credit was extended' to her. A wife’s general estate can only be subjected to the payment of her debts contracted before marriage, and for such contracted after marriage, on account of necessaries for herself or any member of her family, her husband included, as shall be evidenced by writing signed by her…