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[1678] Mor 5876      

Subject_1 HUSBAND and WIFE.
Subject_2 DIVISION II.

Extent of the Husband's liability for the Wife's debts contracted before Marriage.
Subject_3 SECT. IV.

Only subsidiarie liable after the dissolution of the marriage, although lucratus.

Wilkie
v.
Stewart

Date: 23 January 1678
Case No. No 89.

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After the wife's death, the husband, though decree had been taken against him, is not liable for her debts, although lucratus by the marriage, until her representatives be first discussed.

Fol. Dic. v. 1. p. 392. Stair.

*** See this case, No 80. p. 5868.

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