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2012 SESSION
HB 229 Doctrine of necessaries; lien not to attach on residence held by spouses as tenants by entireties.
Introduced by: Gregory D. Habeeb | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Doctrine of necessaries. Provides that a lien arising out of a judgment under the doctrine of necessaries shall not attach to the principal residence of a husband and wife that was held by the spouses as tenants by the entireties prior to the death of either spouse where the tenancy terminated as a result of such death.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Doctrine of necessaries. Provides that a lien arising out of a judgment under the doctrine of necessaries shall not attach to the principal residence of a husband and wife that was held by the spouses as tenants by the entireties immediately prior to the death of either spouse.