Swan v. Wilkinson

14 Mass. 295
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court·Decided September 15, 1817·Published·Cited by 2 cases

Opinion

Per Curiam.

We know no distinction, as to the question in this case, between a feme sole commencing an action in her own right, or as executrix or administratrix. Her marriage pending the suit abates it in either case. The plaintiff’s rights remain to her, but her husband must join her in an action in which she would vindicate those rights.

JDefendant’s plea good,

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