Necessaries is a relative term, not strictly limited to such things as are absolutely requisite for support and subsistence, but to be construed literally, and varying with the stage and degree, the rank, fortune and age of the person to whom they are supplied; in general, things suitable to his circumstances, degree, and station in life. Necessaries, in the case of an infant, include meat, drink, apparel, physic and likewise good teaching and instructions, whereby he may profit afterwards. for the supply of all such things an infant may bind himself by contract. Similarly, necessaries for a married woman are things suitable for his station in life, and for the supply of these her husband will in general be responsible.
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