127(1)During cohabitation, a spouse has authority to render himself or herself and his or her spouse jointly and severally liable to a third party for necessaries of life, except where his or her spouse has notified the third party that he or she has withdrawn the authority.

127(2)Where persons are jointly and severally liable with each other under this section, their liability to each other shall be determined in accordance with their obligation to provide support.

127(3)The provisions of this section apply in place of the rules of common law by which a wife may pledge the credit of her husband.