3Married woman capable of holding property, and of contracting as a feme sole

### 3 Married woman capable of holding property, and of contracting as a feme sole > > (1)  A married woman shall be capable of acquiring, holding, and disposing of any real or personal property in the same manner in every respect as if she were a *feme sole*. > > > (2)  A married woman shall be capable of entering into and rendering herself liable in respect of any contract, and of suing and being sued, either in contract or in tort, or otherwise, in all respects as if she were a *feme sole*; and any damages or costs recovered by her in any such action or proceeding shall be her property; and any damages or costs awarded against her in any such action or proceeding shall be recoverable from and payable by her in the same manner in every respect as if she were a *feme sole*. > > > (3)  The marriage of a woman shall not affect any contract or liability entered into, or incurred, by her before marriage.