Arkansas § 9-11-508 - Contracts concerning separate property of one spouse not binding on other spouse.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-11-508 — Contracts concerning separate property of one spouse not binding on other spouse., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-11-508. Contracts concerning separate property of one spouse not binding on other spouse.
No bargain or contract made by any married person, in respect to his or her sole and separate property or any property that may come to him or her by descent, devise, bequest, purchase, or gift or grant of any person, and no bargain or contract entered into by any married person, in or about the carrying on of any trade or business, under any statute of the state, shall be binding upon his or her spouse or render his or her person or property in any way liable therefor.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-11-508
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-11-508 cover?
Section 9-11-508 ("Contracts concerning separate property of one spouse not binding on other spouse.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 9-11-508?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-11-508" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 9-11-508 apply to my situation?
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