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30 F. Cas. 964

Bibbs v. Davis

U.S. District Court

Decided February 16, 1861

U.S. District Court · decided 1861-02-16

At law. This was a suit brought by [R. A. Davis, to the use of Thomas Waters, against Mary R. Bibbs] on the following instrument in writing: “September 9, 1S58. Balance, due on settlement with Mr. R. A. Davis, by me, 34 dollars. Mary R. Bjibbs.” Judgment was rendered against the appellant for the. amount, with interest, from September 9, 185S, and costs, by William A. King, a justice of the peace. On appeal the judgment was affirmed.

Decided 1861-02-16

¶1Upon full argument by counsel,

THE COURT

¶2held that where a lady during marriage makes a contract in reference to her separate estate, and subsequently after the death of her husband, promises , to pay the same, she is liable thereupon at law. Motion overruled and judgment on the verdict.

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