25-306. Wife's right to defend.

If a husband and wife be sued together, the wife may defend for her own right; and if the husband neglect to defend, she may defend for his right also.

Source:R.S.1867, Code § 35, p. 398; R.S.1913, § 7587; C.S.1922, § 8530; C.S.1929, § 20-306; R.S.1943, § 25-306.