North Carolina Statutes

§ 52-12 — Postnuptial crimes and torts

North Carolina § 52-12

JurisdictionNorth Carolina

Ch. 52Powers and Liabilities of Married Persons

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 52-12 (2026).

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No married person shall be liable for damages accruing from any tort committed by his or her spouse, or for any costs or fines incurred in any criminal proceeding against such spouse.

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Legislative History

(1871-2, c. 193, s. 25; Code, s. 1833; Rev., s. 2105; C.S., s. 2518; 1921, c. 102; 1965, c. 878, s. 1.)

Nearby Sections

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§ 52-1

Property of married persons secured

§ 52-10

Contracts between husband and wife generally; releases

§ 52-10.1

Separation agreements

§ 52-10.2

Resumption of marital relations defined

§ 52-11

Antenuptial contracts and torts

§ 52-12

Postnuptial crimes and torts

§ 52-13

Procedures in causes of action for alienation of affection and criminal conversation

§ 52-2

Capacity to contract

§ 52-3

Married person may insure spouse's life

§ 52-4

Earnings and damages

§ 52-5

Torts between husband and wife

§ 52-5.1

Tort actions between husband and wife arising out of acts occurring outside State

§ 52-6

Repealed by Session Laws 1977, c. 375, s. 1, effective January 1, 1978

§ 52-7

Validation of certificates of notaries public as to contracts or conveyances between husband and wife

§ 52-8

Validation of contracts failing to comply with provisions of former § 52-6

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