SILLERY v. FAGAN


120 N.J. Super. 416 (1972)

294 A.2d 624

WILLIAM R. SILLERY, PLAINTIFF, v. JAMES FAGAN AND MARIA FAGAN, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANTS.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County District Court.

Decided July 24, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Harry H. Chandless, Jr., Attorney for Plaintiff.

Mr. John J. Dudas, Jr. (Bergen County Legal Services Assurance Corporation), Attorney for co-defendant, Cross-Claimant Maria Fagan.


PAUL R. HUOT, J.D.C.

The question which this case presents is based upon a well established theory, namely, that it is the husband's responsibility to provide "necessities" for his wife. Specifically, the issue is whether a wife can be held liable for medical necessities provided for her while giving birth to a child, when no written agreement had been entered into by her with the hospital or its staff and her husband...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases