Ottenstein v. Julius Garfinckel & Co.

HOOD, Associate Judge.

Mr. and Mrs. Ottenstein were married on February 18, 1950, separated on September 30, 1956, and were divorced on January 2, 1958. Shortly after the marriage she opened accounts with two stores, Garfinckel and Woodward & Lothrop, and continued those accounts during the married life and after separation. On November 26, 1956, Mr. Ot-tenstein wrote to both stores that “I am not and will not be responsible for any obligations incurred by my wife.” At that date $1,676.42 was owing to Garfinckel and $111.-45 to Woodward & Lothrop. Thereafter Mrs. Ottenstein charged an…