Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 216 of 1981 - Rights and Liability of Married Women (557.21 - 557.29)
Section 557.23 - Common Law Disability of Married Women to Contract Abrogated.

Sec. 3.
The common law disability of married women to make and enter into a contract is abrogated.
History: 1981, Act 216, Eff. Mar. 31, 1982

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Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 557 - Property of Husband and Wife

Act 216 of 1981 - Rights and Liability of Married Women (557.21 - 557.29)

Section 557.21 - Status of Property Acquired by Woman Before or After Marriage; Earnings of Married Woman.

Section 557.22 - Trustee for Married Woman; Conveyance of Property for Use and Benefit of Married Woman.

Section 557.23 - Common Law Disability of Married Women to Contract Abrogated.

Section 557.24 - Contract by Married Woman; Liability of Husband for Breach of Contract.

Section 557.25 - Married Woman as Surety for Debt or Obligation of Other Person; Judgment Against Married Woman; Satisfaction.

Section 557.26 - Pledge or Assignment by Married Woman of Interest in Separate Property as Security for Debt of Other Person; Contract by Married Woman Giving General Guarantee; Satisfaction of Judgment.

Section 557.27 - Married Woman Entering Contract Jointly or Severally With Other Person.

Section 557.28 - Contract Relating to Property Made in Contemplation of Marriage.

Section 557.29 - Repeal of MCL 557.1 to 557.5, 557.11, and 557.51 to 557.55.