No. 6972 Precedential Processed

Clarkson v. Sparrow

Louisiana Supreme Court · Filed July 1, 1880 · 1 Mann. Unrep. Cas. 112

Also decided on this docket: La. Ct. App. 3d Cir., May 23, 1979 371 So. 2d 1258; La. Ct. App. 1st Cir., February 10, 1976 326 So. 2d 606; La. Ct. App. 1st Cir., March 13, 1967 196 So. 2d 669

Opinion text

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.