Elopement
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
is the departure of a married woman from her husband, and dwelling with an adulterer. While the wife resides with her husband, and cohabits with him, however exceptionable her conduct may be, yet he is bound to provide with necessaries, and to pay for them; but when she elopes, the hus-.band is no longer liable for her alimony, and is not bound to pay debts of her contracting, when the separation is notorious and; whoever gives her credit under these. circumstances, does so at his peril.
Chit. Contr. 49; 4 Esp. R. 42; 3 Pick. R. 289; 1 Str. R. 647; 706; 6 T. R. 603; 11 John. R. 281; 12 John. R. 293; Bull. N. P. 135; Stark. Ev. part 4, - 699. -