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1997 Florida Statutes

188.261  Evidence of husband and wife.--Laws attaching a privilege against the disclosure of communications between husband and wife are inapplicable to proceedings under this act. Husband and wife are competent witnesses and may be compelled to testify to any relevant matter, including marriage and parentage.

History.--s. 26, ch. 29901, 1955; s. 29, ch. 79-383; s. 10, ch. 96-189.

1Note.--Repealed July 1, 1997, by s. 10, ch. 96-189.