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A contract between a husband and wife shall not be enforceable by way of action or defense, unless there is some writing sufficient to indicate that a contract has been made between them and signed by the spouse against whom enforcement is sought or by his or her authorized agent or broker.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 48. Domestic Relations § 48-29-301. Requirement of a writing for contract between husband and wife - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-48-domestic-relations/wv-code-sect-48-29-301/
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