Pennsylvania § 4102 - Proceedings in case of debts contracted for necessaries.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4102 — Proceedings in case of debts contracted for necessaries., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4102. Proceedings in case of debts contracted for necessaries.
In all cases where debts are contracted for necessaries by either spouse for the support and maintenance of the family, it shall be lawful for the creditor in this case to institute suit against the husband and wife for the price of such necessaries and, after obtaining a judgment, have an execution against the spouse contracting the debt alone; and, if no property of that spouse is found, execution may be levied upon and satisfied out of the separate property of the other spouse.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 4102
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4102 cover?
Section 4102 ("Proceedings in case of debts contracted for necessaries.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 4102?
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