Georgia Grocery Co. v. Brunson
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Certiorari; from Laurens superior court—Judge Kent. May 1, 1919.
1Opinion of the CourtJenkins, P. J.
While it is true that a married woman who personally applies to a tradesman for the purchase of groceries, stating that she wishes to open an account in her own name, and directs the plaintiff to charge the goods to her, will be personally liable therefor, where in pursuance of such express understanding the goods are delivered and charged to her (Bell v. Rossignol, 143 Ga. 150, 84 S. E. 542, L. R. A. 1915D, 1184, Ann. Cas. 19170, 576; Goodson v. Powell, 9 Ga. App. 497, 71 S. E. 765; Smith v. Brown, 16 Ga. App. 608, 85 S. E. 950), still the husband is bound to support and maintain the wife,…
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- Bell v. RossignolSupreme Court of Georgia · 1915
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