217Abolition of husband’s liability for wife’s torts and

217 Abolition of husband’s liability for wife’s torts and premarital obligations A husband is not, only because of being the husband, liable— (a) in relation to a tort committed by his wife, whether before or after the marriage, or in relation to a contract entered into, or a debt or obligation incurred, by his wife before the marriage; or (b) to be sued, or made a party to a legal proceeding brought, in relation to the tort, contract, debt or obligation.