26(1)During cohabitation, a spouse has authority to render themselves and their spouse jointly and severally liable to a third party for necessaries of life, except if the other spouse has notified the third party that they have withdrawn the authority.

26(2)When 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.

26(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.