Newman v. Cheney, 1 N.C. 126, 1 Mart. 126 (1793)

1793 · United States Circuit Court for the District of North Carolina
1 N.C. 126, 1 Mart. 126

Newman vs. Cheney.

Pasch. 2 Car.

TROVER and conversion was brought against husband and wife, and after verdict:

Stone moved that the action does not lie against the wife.

Jones, J.

It does. For although she is not chargeable for any contract during her coverture, the may convert goods.

Whitlock, J. and Doderidge, J. concurred.

Crew, C. J. doubted. Noy 79.