Spouses not liable for each other's antenuptial debts

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AR Code › Title 9 › Chapter 11 › Subchapter 5 › Section 9-11-506

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In all marriages solemnized after February 1, 1899, neither spouse shall be held to be liable for the antenuptial debts of the other, except by virtue of an express written contract. Acts 1899, No. 5, § 1, p. 4; C. & M. Dig., § 5590; Pope's Dig., § 7240; Acts 1981, No. 873, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 55-408

In all marriages solemnized after February 1, 1899, neither spouse shall be held to be liable for the antenuptial debts of the other, except by virtue of an express written contract.

Acts 1899, No. 5, § 1, p. 4; C. & M. Dig., § 5590; Pope's Dig., § 7240; Acts 1981, No. 873, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 55-408

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