Supreme Court of South Carolina January 15, 1820 (M'Dowall v. Wood)

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Nott, J.

The general rule of law, that not only deeds, but also all other contracts made by married women, are void, is not denied. 1 Black. Com. 444.

*243] There are, however, exceptions to that rule, as where the contract is for necessaries, &c.