Hinski v. Stein

Citations

• 68 Pa. Super. 441
• 1917 Pa. Super. LEXIS 145

Syllabus

<p>Husband and ivife — Liability of husband for tort of wife — Slander.</p> <p>A husband cannot be held liable in damages for slanderous words spoken by his wife where it appears that he was not present when the words were spoken, and had in no way aided or abetted, counseled or encouraged their utterance. The Married Persons’ Property Acts of June 3, 1887, P. L. 332, and June 8, 1893, P. L. 344, have relieved the husband of such liability, which was formerly upon him under the common law.</p>