Jactitation Of Marriage

Jactitation Of Marriage

English Law and Ecclesiastical Law: Jactitation of Marriage in the Past

The boasting by an individual that he or she has married another, from which it may happen that they will acquire the reputation of being married to each other.

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The ecclesiastical courts may in such cases entertain a libel by the party injured; and, on proof of the facts, enjoin the wrong-doer to perpetual silence; and, as a punishment, make him pay the costs. 3 Bl. Com. 93; 2 Hagg. Cons. R. 423 Id. 285; 2 Chit. Pr. 459. [1][rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”]

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Notes and References

  1. Partialy, this information about jactitation of marriage is based on the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, including jactitation of marriage.

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