marital tort
A civil action as between spouses, or against a third party for their interference in the marital relationship. As with most torts, these actions may be based on a party's intentional or negligent behavior. In most jurisdicitons marital privileges and immunities are suspended for the purpose of the proceedings.
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
A tort (civil wrong) by one spouse against the other.
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:19 pm
