12.020 - Actions by married persons.

12.020  Actions by married persons.  A husband and wife may sue jointly on all causes of action belonging to either or both of them, except:

      1.  When the action is for personal injuries, the spouse having sustained personal injuries is a necessary party; and

      2.  When the action is for compensation for services rendered, the spouse having rendered the services is a necessary party.

      [1911 CPA § 47; A 1937, 29; 1931 NCL § 8546]—(NRS A 1975, 557)