unity of spouses

unity of spouses
'The concept of the common law whereby husband and wife become by marriage one person, the entire legal existence of the wife being completely merged or incorporated in that of the husband. 26 Am J1st H & W § 3. It has been said that a husband and wife are considered separate persons in equity, in divorce proceedings, and in proceedings brought for the annulment of a divorce obtained by fraud. Usen v User, 136 Me 480, 13 A2d 738, 128 ALR 1449.

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