A person, while married, may sue and be sued, in all matters having relation to his or her property, person, or reputation, in the same manner as if he or she were unmarried.
Source: R.S. p. 455, § 3. G.L. § 1749. G.S. § 2268. R.S. 08: § 4182. C.L. § 5577. CSA: C. 108, § 2. CRS 53: § 90-2-2. C.R.S. 1963: § 90-2-2. L. 2018: Entire part amended, (SB 18-090), ch. 72, p. 638, § 2, effective August 8.
Cross references: For the rule of civil procedure authorizing married women to sue as if sole, see C.R.C.P. 17(b).
Structure Colorado Code
Article 2 - Marriage and Rights of Married Persons
Part 2 - Rights of Married Persons
§ 14-2-201. Property Ownership
§ 14-2-202. Married Person May Sue and Be Sued
§ 14-2-203. Rights in Separate Business
§ 14-2-204. Not to Affect Marriage Settlements
§ 14-2-205. Married Person's Land Subject to Judgment
§ 14-2-206. Spouse Cannot Convey Other Spouse's Lands
§ 14-2-207. Spouse May Convey Lands as if Unmarried
§ 14-2-208. Married Person May Contract