Section 10

Extent of husband’s liability for wife’s breach of trust or devastation.

The Married Womens Property Act, 1874

  • Act 3 of 1874
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to explain and amend the law relating to certain married women, for other purposes.

All sections
1, Where a woman is a trustee, executrix or administratrix, either before or after marriage, her husband shall not, unless he acts or intermeddles in the trust or administration, be liable for any breach of trust committed by her, or for any misapplication, loss or damage to the estate of the deceased caused or made by her, or for any loss to such estate arising from her neglect to get in any part of the property of deceased.

Notes

1. Ins. by Act 18 of 1927, s. 3.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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