#### 5 Spouses can sue each other in tort 5 Spouses can sue each other in tort > Spouses (including a husband and wife) each have a right of action in tort against the other as if they were not married. > > **s 5:** Am 2018 No 28, Sch 6 \[1\].

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Section 5 - Married Persons (Equality of Status) Act 1996 - Spouses can sue each other in tort — Zoe