No clergyman in Holy Orders of the *** Church of England *** shall be compelled to solemnize the marriage of any-person whose former marriage has been dissolved on the ground of his or her adultery, or shall be liable to any suit, penalty or censure for solemnizing or refusing to solemnize the marriage of any such person.
Section 58: English clergyman not compelled to solemnize marriages of persons divorced for adultery.
The Divorce Act, 1869Central Act · Act 4 of 1869
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Divorce Act, 1869 |
|---|---|
| Section | 58 |
| Marginal note | English clergyman not compelled to solemnize marriages of persons divorced for adultery. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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- repealed, Act 12 of 1873. . The word "United" rep. by Act 12 of 1873, s. 1 and the Schedule.
- repealed. . The words "and Ireland" rep. by s. 1, ibid. and the Schedule.
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