English clergyman not compelled to solemnize marriages of persons divorced for adultery
Section 58 of the Divorce Act, 1869 deals with english clergyman not compelled to solemnize marriages of persons divorced for adultery. 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 a The Act came into force on 26 Apr 1869.
No clergyman in Holy Orders of the 1 *** Church of England 2 *** 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, The Divorce Act, 1869 (Act 4 of 1869).
Questions about Section 58
What does Section 58 of the Divorce Act deal with?
Section 58 of the Divorce Act is headed "English clergyman not compelled to solemnize marriages of persons divorced for adultery". 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 a
How do I find court cases under Section 58 of the Divorce Act?
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When did Section 58 of the Divorce Act come into force?
Section 58 of the Divorce Act, cited as Divorce Act 1869 58, came into force on 26 Apr 1869, having been enacted on 26 Jan 1869. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Interpretation-clause389 words
- 10. Grounds for dissolution of marriage296 words
- 60. Decree for separation or protection-order valid as to persons dealing with wife before reversal253 words
- 16. Decrees for dissolution to be nisi225 words
- 14. Power to Court to pronounce decree for dissolving marriage214 words
- 37. Power to order permanent alimony205 words
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