A husband shall not be liable for the debts of his wife contracted prior to or after their marriage, except for her necessary support and that of their minor children residing with her.
S.C. Code Ann. § 20-5-60
Husband shall not be liable for wife's debts
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case Richland Memorial Hospital v. Burton (1984)
Most recently applied in SUSAN R. v. Donald R. (June 2010)
1962 Code SECTION 20-206; 1952 Code SECTION 20-206; 1942 Code SECTION 8575; 1932 Code SECTION 8575; Civ
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