California Supreme Court July 1, 1880, No. 6,411 (Heney v. Sargent)

Department No. 2, Myrick, J.:

This is an action to recover the value of furniture sold and delivered. Defendant and his wife were living apart, he having rented a house for the use of herself and their son. She purchased the furniture in the name of her husband, stating that she was authorized by him so to do. Defendant denied the authority.