31 Divorce Act -  Wifes legal position during continuance of order

Section 31:  Wifes legal position during continuance of order - Divorce Act 1869

So long as any such order of protection remains in force the wife shall be and be deemed to have been, during such desertion of her, in the like position in all respects, with regard to property and contracts and suing and being sued, as she would be under this Act if she obtained a decree of judicial separation.