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CIVIL LAW (WRONGS) ACT 2002 - SECT 217

Abolition of husband's liability for wife's torts and premarital obligations

A husband is not, only because of being the husband, liable—

        (a)     in relation to a tort committed by his wife, whether before or after the marriage, or in relation to a contract entered into, or a debt or obligation incurred, by his wife before the marriage; or

        (b)     to be sued, or made a party to a legal proceeding brought, in relation to the tort, contract, debt or obligation.



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