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§ 3-307 — Liability of husband for antenuptial debts

New York § 3-307
JurisdictionNew York
Law GOBGeneral Obligations
Title 3Husband and Wife
Art. 3Capacity; Effect of Status or of Certain Relationships or Occupations Upon the Creation, Definition or Enforcement of Obligations

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N.Y. General Obligations § 3-307 (2026).

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§ 3-307. Liability of husband for antenuptial debts. A husband who\nacquires property of his wife by antenuptial contract or otherwise, is\nliable for her debts contracted before marriage, but only to the extent\nof the property so acquired.\n

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