Montana § 40-2-302 - Liability Of Spouse
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 40-2-302 — Liability Of Spouse, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-2-302. Liability Of Spouse
Liability of spouse. The contracts made by a married person with respect to the person's individual property, labor, or services are not binding upon the person's spouse and do not render the spouse or the spouse's property liable for the contracts. However, the contracting person and that person's individual property are liable on the contracts in the same manner as if the person were single.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 40-2-302
What does Montana Code Annotated § 40-2-302 cover?
Section 40-2-302 ("Liability Of Spouse") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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