, Where a woman is a trustee, executrix or administratrix, either before or after marriage, her husband shall not, unless he acts or intermeddles in the trust or administration, be liable for any breach of trust committed by her, or for any misapplication, loss or damage to the estate of the deceased caused or made by her, or for any loss to such estate arising from her neglect to get in any part of the property of deceased.
Section 10: Extent of husband’s liability for wife’s breach of trust or devastation.
The Married Women's Property Act, 1874Central Act · Act 3 of 1874
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Married Women's Property Act, 1874 |
|---|---|
| Section | 10 |
| Marginal note | Extent of husband’s liability for wife’s breach of trust or devastation. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
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- inserted, Act 18 of 1927. . Ins. by Act 18 of 1927, s. 3.
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