Michigan Statutes
§ 780.169 — Husband and wife; privilege against disclosure inapplicable; competent witnesses; compelling testimony.
Michigan § 780.169
JurisdictionMichigan
Ch. 780CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Act 8 of 1952REVISED UNIFORM RECIPROCAL ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT ACT (780.151-780.183)
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Mich. Comp. Laws § 780.169 (2026).
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REVISED UNIFORM RECIPROCAL ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT ACT (EXCERPT) Act 8 of 1952 780.169 Husband and wife; privilege against disclosure inapplicable; competent witnesses; compelling testimony. Sec.
19.Laws attaching a privilege against the disclosure of communications between husband and wife are inapplicable to proceedings under this act. Husband and wife are competent witnesses and may be compelled to testify to any relevant matter, including marriage and parentage.
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Legislative History
1952, Act 8, Eff. Sept. 18, 1952 ;-- Am. 1985, Act 172, Eff. Mar. 1, 1986
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Michigan § 780.169, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/mi/780/780.169.