The common-law doctrine of interspousal tort immunity is hereby abrogated with regard to the intentional tort of battery, and the ability of a person to sue another person for the intentional tort of battery shall not be affected by any marital relationship between the persons.
Fla. Stat. § 741.235
Doctrine of interspousal tort immunity abrogated
History.--s. 1, ch. 85-328.
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