40-2-109. Right of person to sue spouse for intentional tort. A person has a cause of action against the person's spouse for damages caused by the spouse's intentional tort against the person, and the common-law doctrine of interspousal tort immunity is, to that extent, abolished.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 407, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1565, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Part 1. Joint Interests, Obligations, and Powers
40-2-101. Mutual obligations of husband and wife
40-2-102. Duties of husband and wife as to support
40-2-104. Liability of married person when abandoned by spouse
40-2-105. Husband and wife as joint tenants
40-2-106. Liability for acts or debts of spouse
40-2-108. Married person as personal representative, guardian, conservator, or trustee
40-2-109. Right of person to sue spouse for intentional tort