2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 26.16.180: Husband and wife may sue each other.

    Should either husband or wife obtain possession or control of property belonging to the other, either before or after marriage, the owner of the property may maintain an action therefor, or for any right growing out of the same, in the same manner and to the same extent as if they were unmarried.

    [Code 1881 § 2401; 1879 p 80 § 28; 1873 p 452 § 8; RRS § 6903.]

Notes:
    Privileged communications: RCW 5.60.060.

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