Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1880

Clarkson v. Sparrow

Clarkson v. Sparrow
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided July 1, 1880 · Marr
1 Mann. Unrep. Cas. 112

Counsel

Labatt & Clinton for Plaintiff Appellant. J. W. Montgomery for Defendant.

Clarkson v. Sparrow

Opinion of the Court

Marr, J.

If it be conceded that Gen. Sparrow, notwithstanding all the probabilities to the contrary, made such a contract for his wife as is alleged, it is not shown that he had authority to do so. He had the general management of his wife’s business with her consent and approbation, but his power was merely administrative and personal, and was wholly insufficient for the serious contract of partnership.

Judgment affirmed.

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