Separated wife deemed spinster for purposes of contract and suing
Section 25 of the Divorce Act, 1869 deals with separated wife deemed spinster for purposes of contract and suing. In every case of a judicial separation under this Act, the wife shall, whilst so separated, be considered as an unmarried woman for the purposes of contract, and wrongs and injuries, and suing and being sued in any civil proceedings; The Act came into force on 26 Apr 1869.
In every case of a judicial separation under this Act, the wife shall, whilst so separated, be considered as an unmarried woman for the purposes of contract, and wrongs and injuries, and suing and being sued in any civil proceedings; and her husband shall not be liable in respect of any contact, act or costs entered into, done, omitted or incurred by her during the separation:
Provided that where, upon any such judicial separation, alimony has been decreed or ordered to be paid to the wife, and the same is not duly paid by the husband, he shall be liable for necessaries supplied for her use:
Provided also that nothing shall prevent the wife from joining, at any time during such separation, in the exercise of any joint power given to herself and her husband.
Section 25, The Divorce Act, 1869 (Act 4 of 1869).
Questions about Section 25
What does Section 25 of the Divorce Act deal with?
Section 25 of the Divorce Act is headed "Separated wife deemed spinster for purposes of contract and suing". In every case of a judicial separation under this Act, the wife shall, whilst so separated, be considered as an unmarried woman for the purposes of contract, and wrongs and injuries, and suing and being sued in any civil proceedings;
How do I find court cases under Section 25 of the Divorce Act?
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When did Section 25 of the Divorce Act come into force?
Section 25 of the Divorce Act, cited as Divorce Act 1869 25, came into force on 26 Apr 1869, having been enacted on 26 Jan 1869. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Interpretation-clause389 words
- 10. Grounds for dissolution of marriage296 words
- 60. Decree for separation or protection-order valid as to persons dealing with wife before reversal253 words
- 16. Decrees for dissolution to be nisi225 words
- 14. Power to Court to pronounce decree for dissolving marriage214 words
- 37. Power to order permanent alimony205 words
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