Law Reform (Husband and Wife) Act 1962
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Long titleAn Act to amend the law with respect to civil proceedings between husband and wife
Citation10 & 11 Eliz. 2. c. 48
Territorial extent
- England and Wales
- Scotland
Royal assent1 August 1962
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| Long title | An Act to amend the law with respect to civil proceedings between husband and wife |
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| Citation | 10 & 11 Eliz. 2. c. 48 |
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| Royal assent | 1 August 1962 |
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Status: Amended | |
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| Text of the Law Reform (Husband and Wife) Act 1962 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Law Reform (Husband and Wife) Act 1962 (10 & 11 Eliz. 2. c. 48) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that allows husbands and wives to sue each other under tort law. Originally covering both England and Wales and Scotland, the Scottish provisions were repealed by the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006.
