6. Abolition of husband’s liability for wife’s torts and ante-nuptial contracts, debts and obligations
Feedback & supportSubject to this Act, the husband of a married woman shall not, by reason only of his being husband, be liable—
married woman
Defined · s 2
“married woman” includes any woman married in accordance with the rites and ceremonies required by her religion, manners or customs;
(a)
in respect of any tort committed by her whether before or after the marriage, or in respect of any contract entered into, or debt or obligation incurred, by her before the marriage; or
contract
Defined · s 2
“contract” includes the acceptance of any trust or of the office of executrix or administratrix;
(b)
to be sued, or made a party to any legal proceeding brought, in respect of any such tort, contract, debt or obligation.