Phoenix Baptist Hospital & Medical Center, Inc. v. Aiken

WEISBERG, Judge.

OPINION

Thomas and Patricia Aiken (“defendants”) appeal from the portion of the trial court’s judgment finding that Thomas’ separate property is liable for health care expenses incurred by his wife because of an agreement he signed. For the reasons stated below, we reverse this portion of the judgment and remand for trial on this issue.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Patricia was hospitalized at Phoenix Baptist Hospital and Medical Center, Inc. (“the hospital”). When the hospital did not receive payment of its bill, it filed suit seeking judgment not only against Patricia,…