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Section 1 Capacity of married women.

Subject to the provisions of this Part of this Act, . . . F1, a married woman shall—

(a)

be capable of acquiring, holding, and disposing of, any property; and

(b)

be capable of rendering herself, and being rendered, liable in respect of any tort, contract, debt, or obligation; and

(c)

be capable of suing and being sued, either in tort or in contract or otherwise; and

(d)

be subject to the law relating to bankruptcy and to the enforcement of judgments and orders,

in all respects as if she were a feme sole.

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F1

Words repealed by Law Reform (Husband and Wife) Act 1962 (c. 48), Sch.