§ 20-82. Husband and wife competent as witnesses

VA Code § 20-82 (2019) (N/A)
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In every prosecution under this chapter both husband and wife shall be competent witnesses to testify against each other in all relevant matters, including the facts of such marriage, provided that neither shall be compelled to give evidence incriminating himself or herself.

Code 1919, § 1941; 1918, p. 761; 1922, p. 846.