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An Act for regulating marriage and divorce, and for preventing and punishing Incest, Adultry, and Fornication.

Original Act
Transcribed Act
  • Province
    New Brunswick (1786-1867)
  • Chapter
    31 George III Chapter 5
  • Year
    1791
  • Concepts
    Family Law
    Public Order
    Women's Property Rights
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
    Imperial/Impérial
  • Number of Articles
    11
  • Description
    This act lays out the laws governing the legal recognition of marriage and divorce, and prohibiting sexual behaviour deemed immoral or unlawful.
  • Source
    Early Canadiana Online
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