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Stringfellow v. Sorrells
Texas Supreme Court
18 S.W. 689 (1891)
- Written by Whitney Kamerzel , JD
Facts
C. V. Sorrells (Mrs. Sorrells) (plaintiff) was married to W. J. Sorrells (Mr. Sorrells). Before the marriage, Mrs. Sorrells owned two baby mules worth $35 each. The mules were her separate property. For four years during the marriage, Mr. Sorrells cared for the mules using community property. Mr. Sorrells became liable for a small debt, and his creditor (defendant) tried to use the mules, which were now grown and worth $75 each, as community property to satisfy the debt. The wife refused and sued the creditor to establish her ownership of the mules, including their increase in value, as her separate property. The trial court held in favor of Mrs. Sorrells, and the creditor appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Marr, J.)
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