Florida § 741.235 - Doctrine of interspousal tort immunity abrogated.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 741.235 — Doctrine of interspousal tort immunity abrogated., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 741.235. Doctrine of interspousal tort immunity abrogated.
The common-law doctrine of interspousal tort immunity is hereby abrogated with regard to the intentional tort of battery, and the ability of a person to sue another person for the intentional tort of battery shall not be affected by any marital relationship between the persons.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 741.235 cover?
Section 741.235 ("Doctrine of interspousal tort immunity abrogated.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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