Oklahoma § 43-208 - Liability for acts and debts of spouse - Curtesy and dower
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 43-208 — Liability for acts and debts of spouse - Curtesy and dower, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-208. Liability for acts and debts of spouse - Curtesy and dower
abolished.
A. Neither husband nor wife, as such, is answerable for the
acts of the other.
B. The separate property of the husband is liable for the debts
of the husband contracted before or after marriage, but is not
liable for the debts of the wife contracted before the marriage.
C. The separate property of the wife is liable for the debts of
the wife contracted before or after marriage, but is not liable for
the debts of the husband contracted before the marriage.
D. No estate is allowed the husband as tenant by curtesy, upon
the death of his wife, nor is any estate in dower allotted to the
wife upon the death of her husband.
R.L.1910, § 3357. Amended by Laws 1945, p. 122, § 3. Renumbered
from Title 32, § 9 by Laws 1989, c. 333, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1989.
Amended by Laws 2000, c. 380, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2000.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 43. Marriage and Family
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 43-208
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 43-208 cover?
Section 43-208 ("Liability for acts and debts of spouse - Curtesy and dower") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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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