An Act concerning Marriages and Divorce and for punishing Incest and Adultery, and declaring Polygamy to be Felony.

  • Province
    Nova Scotia (1758-1825**)
  • Chapter
    32 George II – Chapter 17
  • Year
    1758
  • Concepts
    Family Law
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    9
  • Description
    Under this Act, intention of marriage must be publicly given on three Sundays prior to any marriage. Polygamy is made a felony and incestuous marriages or impotent marriages are allowed to be declared null and void. Penalties for those who offend against this Act's terms or who commit adultery are outlined.
  • Source
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